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Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Power of Attorney
Information about what a power of attorney is and when you should use one
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
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Special Needs Trust
An overview of what a Special Needs Trust is, who needs one, and how to get one.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Estate Planning for Families of Persons with Disabilities (PDF)
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This booklet is designed to inform families of persons with disabilities about various kinds of estate plans, to suggest the advantages and disadvantages of each, and to assist you in identifying the kind of information to gather and share with your lawyer. It focuses on the unique problems of estate planning for families with members who have disabilities and is not intended to cover all aspects of estate planning.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Guardianship in Pennsylvania (PDF)
(Separate Website)
The purpose of this booklet is to describe Pennsylvania's guardianship procedures to persons with disabilities, their parents, service providers, advocates, and friends.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
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Power of Attorney
(Separate Website)
This publication provides general information about powers of attorney. This information is in Microsoft Word format.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
The Truth About Living Trusts
(Separate Website)
This publication outlines what a living trust is, who needs one, advantages and disadvantages of having one, as well as myths and scams involving living trusts.
By: Erie County Bar Association
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