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Peace, Love, and Estate Plans: Why Getting Your Will & Trust Done Feels Like a Deep-Tissue Massage for Your Soul

April 8, 2025Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning

Peace, Love, and Estate Plans: Why Getting Your Will & Trust Done Feels Like a Deep-Tissue Massage for Your Soul

️ Peace, Love, and Estate PlansWhy Getting Your Will & Trust Done Feels Like a Deep-Tissue Massage for Your SoulEstate planning: not just responsible—refreshing.☕ Imagine This...You’re sipping coffee on your patio. The birds are chirping. Your inbox is empty. Your to-do list says “Nap” and “Rewatch The Office.”That, dear reader, is what it feels like to have your estate plan done.At Gaughan & Connealy, we hear it all the time:“I’ve been meaning to do this for … [Read more...] about Peace, Love, and Estate Plans: Why Getting Your Will & Trust Done Feels Like a Deep-Tissue Massage for Your Soul

Online Training Available for Families at the Kansas City Autism Training Center

February 24, 2017Special Needs Planning

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When you think of autism, you may think of a life-long impairment that affects nearly every aspect of a child's life and development. While this devastating disorder certainly comes with its challenges, decades of research have led to amazing treatment that continues to improve the lives of these children.  The Kansas City Autism Training Center provides a wide variety of services and training for children with autism and their families. These special needs families can benefit greatly from the … [Read more...] about Online Training Available for Families at the Kansas City Autism Training Center

Kansas City Caregiver Charged with Abusing Autistic Man

November 1, 2016Special Needs Planning

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A horrifying incident in Kansas City shines a spotlight on the need to plan for appropriate care of your loved ones with special needs.  A caregiver at Preferred Community Services in South Kansas City has been charged with second-degree assault after beating an autistic man with a belt.  With an appropriate special needs plan, you can provide continued care for your loved ones with special needs to ensure they will not be at risk for negligence and abuse.Abuse of special needs resident leads … [Read more...] about Kansas City Caregiver Charged with Abusing Autistic Man

Do I Need a Third-Party Special Needs Trust?

August 22, 2016Special Needs Planning

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For anyone who has a loved one with special needs or a disability, a special needs trust is something very useful to consider as part of their estate plan.  A special needs trust can be used in order to provide resources for your loved one so you can be sure to continue providing their support and care in the case of your death or incapacity.What is a Trust?The basic purpose of a trust is to protect the assets you place in trust for the future benefit of your heirs or beneficiaries.  Using a … [Read more...] about Do I Need a Third-Party Special Needs Trust?

Kansas City Autism Training Center Provides a Day School Program

May 20, 2016Special Needs Planning

When you think of autism, you may think of a life-long impairment that affects nearly every aspect of a child's life and development.  While this devastating disorder certainly comes with its challenges, decades of research have led to amazing treatment that continues to improve the lives of these children.  The Kansas City Autism Training Center provides a wide variety of services and training for children with autism and their families. These special needs families can benefit greatly from the … [Read more...] about Kansas City Autism Training Center Provides a Day School Program

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