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. |
