Many people have pets in the home. Senior adoption of pets is on the rise. Do pet owners have a plan in place for the what if...who will take care of your dog or cat? Do you know many end up in shelters because there is no plan in place. Do you have a pet trust?

Many are unprepared for mental and health incapacity due to a major illness or injury that requires hospitalization. COVID-19 can wreak havoc if a person does not have a financial power of attorney and becomes ill.

What is a financial power of attorney? Why one is important to have, especially during the pandemic of COVID-19. Many people do not have financial preparation in place in case of a major illness or injury. Why you do not want to rely on joint ownership as your plan.

Sheri Tucker Attorney and founder of Tucker Legal Services in St. Louis MO hosts guest speaker Makini Anwiyse, Adult Services Coordinator with Down Syndrome Association Greater St. Louis. Sheri will talk about legal issues and Makini will talk about life issues faced by parents of children with intellectual disabilities who are aging into adulthood. Legal issues will review Powers of Attorney versus the legal court proceedings of guardian and conservatorship. Makini shares real world stories of helping children make the transition into adulthood.

For more information visit https://tuckerlegal-llc.com

Parents with children who have disabilities may wonder how to create an estate plan for their son or daughter. A Special Needs Trust is a necessary part of a parent's estate plan that is flexible for changing needs as the child ages into adulthood. This episode gives an overview of understanding special needs trusts for parents with children.

Thank you to Nathan Andersen @NathanAnderson for the artwork.

You may also want more information and can read about special needs trusts at https://tuckerlegal-llc.com/specialneedstrust/