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Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network

Power of Attorney This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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Information about what a power of attorney is and when you should use one
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.

Special Needs Trust
An overview of what a Special Needs Trust is, who needs one, and how to get one.
By: Northwestern Legal Services

Information from Other Legal Aid Providers

Estate Planning for Families of Persons with Disabilities (PDF) This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
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) This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(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
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Power of Attorney (PDF) This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
This publication provides general information about powers of attorney.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations

The Truth About Living Trusts (Separate Website)
This publication oulines 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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