The Power of Planning Podcast: Special Needs Planning

This podcast is designed to educate and empower listeners by offering a detailed discussion of the various legal considerations associated with the planning process for all different types of planning, including estate planning, government benefits planning, special needs planning, retirement benefits planning, asset protection planning, tax planning, charitable giving planning, Veterans benefits planning, and planning for lifetime incapacity.

To celebrate national Special Needs Planning Month in October, Attorney Vanessa J. Skinner welcomes special guest, Charlotte Smith-Wilkes, who has a daughter with autism. This episode includes a discussion of various considerations when planning for someone who has special needs, including special needs trusts, government benefits, guardianship and the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account.

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Vanessa Skinner, Esquire

Vanessa Skinner, a shareholder with the firm, practices in the areas of estate planning, special needs planning, elder law, and probate and trust administration and litigation. She is an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for veterans’ benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs and a member of the Elder Law and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections of The Florida Bar, and the Estate, Guardianship & Trust Committee of the Orange County Bar Association.

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