How to Protect Your Child with Special Needs as They Become an Adult — Guardianship, SSI & Trust Planning in Texas
When your child with special needs approaches adulthood, preparation is key. In this episode of The Jennifer Hargrave Show, Dallas divorce attorney Jennifer Hargrave sits down with estate planning attorney Adrian Gray, founder of Grace Estate Law, to explain how parents can protect benefits, maintain decision-making authority, and plan for the future with confidence.
👉 You’ll learn:
When to begin guardianship and SSI planning (starting around age 16)
How to structure special-needs trusts to preserve Medicaid eligibility
What to know about child support and SSI in Texas divorce cases
Alternatives to guardianship and navigating probate court
Critical deadlines and pitfalls that can jeopardize your child’s care
Whether you live in Preston Hollow, Plano, or Frisco, this episode offers invaluable insight for Dallas-area parents preparing for the next chapter in their child’s life.
💡 At Hargrave Family Law, we help good people protect what matters most — their family’s future.
Learn more about Adriane Grace Here: https://www.gracelawoffice.com/
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What is The Jennifer Hargrave Show?
Thank you for joining me on this journey, where we will discuss a range of matters relating to life –with all of its uncertainties, transitions, and opportunities for growth. If you are new to this program, I want to say welcome. I am a collaborative divorce attorney in Dallas, TX. I consider my work to be an amazing privilege, to walk through one of life’s most difficult challenges with my clients who teach me so much about navigating times of fear and uncertainty which is something so many of us experience in our lives.
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