Family Training Series 2023-24: Guardianship & the ABLE Act
Are you a parent or educator who would like to learn more about guardianships and trusts? Have you ever wanted to gain a better understanding of waivers like what they are, how they work, how are they affected by your income, and who is eligible? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this session is for you! Many families find that there are so many different things to think about along the pathway from school to adult life along with so much paperwork they are overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin. Suddenly before you know it, your student is approaching age 18 and it’s time to scramble to decide what to do about guardianship. This session is designed to help give families and educators the most current information available about guardianship, trusts and new information about ABLE Accounts. Attend this session to get information about important considerations to make when thinking about and planning for a safe and happy future for the whole family. |
Washington Law Help: https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/issues/family-law/guardianship-of-a-child
Guardianship: Washington Adult Guardianship Law | Informing Families
Adult guardianship, conservatorship and other protective arrangements
Learn about what adult guardianship is and some alternatives to guardianship. #3300EN
Alternatives to Guardianship: Supported Decision Making Agreements (SDM)
Learn more about this alternative to guardianship that helps people with disabilities without limiting their rights. #3306EN
Durable Power of Attorney Documents
A power of attorney document lets you choose a trusted friend or relative to help you with your finances and/or health care decisions. #9608EN
A power of attorney document lets you choose a trusted friend or relative to help you with your finances and/or health care decisions. After you sign it, the person you choose will take the power of attorney document to your medical providers, bank, school, and other places to make decisions and sign contracts just as if they were you.
The trusted friend or relative you choose to help you with your finances and/or health care decisions is called your “agent.”
Alternatives to Guardianship: https://informingfamilies.org/topic/alternatives-to-guardianship/
Supported Decision Making: https://informingfamilies.org/sdm/
The Arc of Washington State: New Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship Info Webinar