We can answer your questions about how to you or your loved one can maintain quality of life over the long-term, how to become eligible for Medicaid and other government benefits, and how to advocate for your disabled loved-one so that their needs are met in various settings, including academic settings, group homes, and nursing homes. For more free information, attend our next educational seminar on the topic of your choice.

Your goals determine the type of documents you need to include in your estate plan. If you want to avoid probate altogether, you might consider a Revocable Trust. If you have a child or grandchild with special needs, you may need to create a Special Needs Trust. Take a look at our Estate Planning Guide for more details.

Over the last decade, we’ve compiled what we believe to be the most helpful information about Guardianship into a Guide, which we offer free to you. If you are considering guardianship, take a look at our guide to help you understand the basics.

The Triad is home to many organizations who work to assist individuals with special needs and their families. Connect with a local network of service providers, advocates, and a community of families working to make Greensboro a more accessible and inclusive place.

A Pooled Trust is a Trust managed by a non-profit organization for multiple beneficiaries. It can be an excellent tool for helping ensure your child with a disability is cared for even when you can no longer personally see to their care. Click here for a list of North Carolina Pooled Trusts.

The North Carolina Secretary of State’s office allows you to record your advance health care directives with their office, and provides each registrant with a unique registration number that can be used to look up their recorded document. Access a copy of your recorded health care document here.