 When a person with disabilities becomes vulnerable because of mental incapacity, and family members are unable to step in, the court may order Lifetime Advocacy Plus to take full or limited responsibility and authority for the person's financial, medical or other decisions. In all cases, the spirit of the law allows a person as much independence as possible, and LA+ honors that need for autonomy.  Lifetime Advocacy Plus is qualified to handle many kinds of trusts. A trust is a fund created by one person or a family for the benefit of another person or persons, and managed by a trustee. As trustee, Lifetime Advocacy Plus acts on behalf of the person with disabilities, managing his/her assets and executing duties outlined in the trust document. A Special Needs Trust (sometimes called a Craven Trust) allows the beneficiary to maintain eligibility for public support and receive other federal or state benefits as well. Lifetime Advocacy Plus is designated in the (Durable) Power of Attorney to be responsible for the asset management and other duties such as medical informed consent decisions, as outlined in the document. Lifetime Advocacy Plus is nominated by the agency or agencies from which the individual is receiving a pension or income supplement to be that person's representative to set up a budget, pay bills and manage the income to their best advantage. Lifetime Advocacy Plus maintains records about a person with disabilities, and stands ready to help at a future time when relatives are no longer able to provide services. Lifetime Advocacy Plus offers professional consultation for families in planning for the future of a relative who has disabilities. Lifetime Advocacy Plus becomes a personal representative, conducting the probate of estates as directed by the will and state law. |
