Topic
Planning for the future
Wills, Henson trusts, guardianship alternatives, and “when I’m gone” succession planning.
- Aging with a Developmental Disability in Ontario: A Guide for Families
If you’re supporting an adult with a developmental disability in Ontario, one of the most important things to understand is that later life often arrives sooner than you’d expect. Aging can begin in…
- Future & Succession Planning in Ontario: A Guide for Aging Parents of an Adult with a Developmental Disability
If you’re an aging parent supporting an adult with a developmental disability in Ontario, the question “what happens when I’m gone?” can feel too large and too painful to face. This guide is meant to…
- Henson Trusts and Estate Planning for a Family Member on ODSP in Ontario
If you’re supporting an adult with a developmental disability in Ontario, few questions weigh heavier than “what happens to them when I’m gone?” The instinct to simply leave them money can, sadly, do…
- Housing and Residential Options for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Ontario
If you’re supporting an adult with a developmental disability in Ontario, few questions weigh heavier than “where will they live?” — and the honest answer is that Ontario offers a real spectrum of…
- Legal Decision-Making in Ontario: Capacity, Powers of Attorney and Guardianship — A Family Guide
If you’re supporting an adult with a developmental disability in Ontario, the day they turn 18 quietly changes who is legally allowed to make their decisions — and that surprises a lot of families.…
- The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and RDSP in Ontario: A Plain-Language Guide for Families
If you’re supporting an adult with a developmental disability in Ontario, two federal programs — the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) — are among the most…
- The School-to-Adult-Life Transition in Ontario: A Family’s Guide to the Services Cliff
If you’re supporting an adult with a developmental disability in Ontario, the move from school to adult life is one of the hardest passages you’ll face — and one of the most avoidable to get wrong.…