Mar 6, 2026 | Special Needs Law
By William Miller, Attorney at law The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990, but as technology advances, the ADA and other non discrimination laws designed to protect people with disabilities have evolved to address issues that were not foreseen...
Mar 28, 2025 | Special Needs Law
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you probably have already discovered how devastating such a diagnosis can be. Medical science is continually learning more about the brain and treating these impact injuries. These injuries...
Jan 1, 2023 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Law
What is the ABLE Act? The North Carolina Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law in 2015. The ABLE Act enables individuals with special needs or their families to open savings accounts that do not count as assets (within stated limits) when...
Feb 13, 2020 | Special Needs Law
By Will Miller, Attorney at Law Most people do not give much daily thought to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). I know I didn’t before I lost my eyesight. However, as I adjusted to life with blindness, I learned quite a bit about the intent and implementation...
Nov 20, 2015 | Special Needs Law
By David Inabinett, Attorney Anyone can become disabled at any time, and when it’s a child or loved one, you can feel like your life has turned upside down. For parents with a child who will need a lifetime of care, I often hear the question, “What will happen when...
Apr 13, 2014 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Law
The attorneys at Brinkley Walser Stoner wish to share this information with anyone who may be caring for a child or parent with special needs, or who may be facing separation and divorce where one spouse is suffering from a disabling condition. According to the...