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/

#DallasDivorceAttorney #SpecialNeedsPlanning #GuardianshipTexas #SpecialNeedsTrust #DallasFamilyLaw #SSIandMedicaid #DivorceWithoutDestruction #EstatePlanningDallas