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SEPTA Presents How to Protect Your Child Legally & Financially

Join Andrew Cohen, Esq. and Mitch Weisbrot, CLU for an informative seminar that addresses the legal and financial preparations crucial to safeguarding assets and benefits for your special needs child.

Andrew and Mitch are fathers of children with disabilities. Their personal experience and professional expertise enable them to help other parents navigate the confusing and emotional aspects of estate planning to best serve the interests of each special needs child.

Topics of Discussion:
• Government benefits for individuals with disabilities
• How to accumulate and preserve assets without disqualifying eligibility for benefits
• Establishing guardianship
• Estate planning and wills
• Special needs trusts – how they work and why they’re useful
• Strategies for funding trusts

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RSVP: Karen Ponton, (516) 992-1318

In an effort to help more parents participate, the family project will be open at 7:30 p.m. for Bellmore-Merrick students only… your child can have some fun while you attend the workshop!

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