Definition
Programs that provide assistance for people with disabilities and their families who want to develop a comprehensive life plan which ensures a secure future for the person should the parents become incapacitated or die. Components of the plan may include goals for the individual with a disability; protection for the individual's spouse and/or dependent children; decisions regarding place of residence, health care, personal care, education and employment; identification of community resources to meet the individual's needs; provisions for financial security; appointment of an advocate or guardian to support the individual; and preparation of a Last Will and Testament, durable power of attorney, living trust, special needs trust or other legal mechanism for ensuring that the provisions of the life plan will be implemented as required.
URL Name
FT-2700-4400
Third Level Code
FT-2700
Taxonomy Code
FT-2700.4400
Parent Code
FT-2700
Family Code
F
Second Level Code
FT
Fourth Level Code
FT-2700-4400
Use References
Disability Planning, Guardianship Planning, Life Planning Services, Permanency Planning
Publication Status
Online