Hillary Vaillancourt is a leading advocate for families with special needs and a founding partner of The Vaillancourt Law Firm. With a personal connection to this work as the sister of a brother with special needs, she has made it her life's mission to empower and protect families like hers. Her tireless efforts have led to the drafting and adoption of the Deaf Child's Bill of Rights in Pennsylvania. At her firm, she specializes in estate planning for families with minor children, estate planning for families with loved ones with special needs, and farm succession planning. This provides families with not just a plan but the peace of mind that their loved ones are protected for the future.

Listen to this informative Your Life. Your Legacy. episode with Hillary Vaillancourt as she shares her expertise in estate planning for families with special needs and the unique opportunities and challenges that come with it. Emphasizing that estate planning is a "team sport," she also shares her unique approach to doing estate planning for farmers under the special needs model.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

●    Choosing guardianship for adult children with special needs can be complicated for parents as it involves various factors such as capability, compassion, empathy, financial aspect, and values.

●    Estate planning is a team effort, and it's essential to involve professionals like insurance agents and financial advisors to ensure the creation of a successful plan.

●    Proactive estate planning is crucial for farmers to secure family farms and provide local food while avoiding complications for loved ones.

●    Hillary's legacy goal: empowering her team to help other families protect their loved ones while creating a work-life balance and a work environment where being a parent is seen as an asset.

Connect with Hillary:

Website: https://www.thevaillancourtlawfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-vaillancourt-1580463a/

Instagram: https://twitter.com/hdvaillancourt

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