SCCPSS Formal Systemic Complaint Decision: A Response to Community Questions & Concerns
On October 9, 2020, The Sullivan Law Firm filed a formal systemic complaint against the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Feb 19, 2021
- 3 min
Why a Law Firm Filed a State Complaint.
(Psst... it was not a lawsuit) By: Erin O. Roma, MSW The education law in the United States that protects students with disabilities not...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Feb 10, 2021
- 2 min
Pros & Cons #2: Trust-Based Plans
This part 2 of a series discussing the difference between will-based and trust-based plans. As an estate planning attorney, I often get...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Feb 6, 2021
- 2 min
What to Do If You Are Appointed Guardian of an Older Adult
Being appointed guardian of a loved one is a serious responsibility. As guardian, you are in charge of your loved one's well-being and...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Feb 5, 2021
- 5 min
IRS Issues New Rules for ABLE Accounts
ABLE accounts were authorized by the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 and can be an excellent resource for individuals with...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Feb 4, 2021
- 3 min
Watch Out for These Potential Problems with Life Estates
Life estates can be an excellent tool for Medicaid planning, probate avoidance and tax efficiency, but there are potential problems to...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Feb 3, 2021
- 2 min
Pros & Cons #1: Last Will & Testament
As an estate planning attorney, I often get asked to outline the key differences between having a will-based plan and having a...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Jan 28, 2021
- 3 min
What is Long-Term Care and Who Provides It?
Long-term care is the care you need if you can’t perform daily activities on your own for an extended period of time. There are a number...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Nov 21, 2020
- 3 min
Child Support and Special Needs: Six Important Questions
Parents of a child with special needs know that they must plan for the child’s care and support way into the future. This is especially...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Nov 18, 2020
- 3 min
What Happens to Assets Left in a Special Needs Trust on the Death of the Beneficiary?
By their very nature, special needs trusts (SNTs) are usually designed to terminate, or at least radically change, when the trust's...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Nov 15, 2020
- 2 min
Government Agency Calls for End to Program Allowing Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities
A federal agency has called on the government to end a program that explicitly permits employers to pay hundreds of thousands of people...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Oct 26, 2020
- 5 min
How to Own Your Real Estate
Did you know that creating your estate plan is as much about planning for what happens after you pass away, as it is about making sure...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
Thirteen Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know
Estate planning—it is an incredibly important tool, not just for the uber wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary,...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Oct 13, 2020
- 3 min
The Basics: What is Supplemental Security Income?
Many of our clients are looking to make sure that their estate planning keeps the needs of their loved ones with disabilities in mind and...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Oct 10, 2020
- 2 min
SAVANNAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS VIOLATED THE EDUCATIONAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF 4,000 DISABLED STUDENTS
There are thousands of disabled students in Savannah public schools who are entitled to an education under federal law. The Sullivan Law...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Aug 28, 2020
- 3 min
What to Look for in a Pre-Paid Funeral Plan
Prepaying for your funeral is one way to ease the burden on your family following your death and make sure your wishes are carried out....
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Aug 21, 2020
- 3 min
When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?
Once you've created an estate plan, it is important to keep it up to date. You will need to revisit your plan after certain key life...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Aug 14, 2020
- 4 min
8 Tips for Having 'The Talk' with Elderly Parents
Talking about estate planning is a difficult, emotional topic but it’s essential for every family. Unless you’re certain your parents...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Aug 12, 2020
- 2 min
Preparing To Develop Your Child’s Distance Learning Plan in Savannah Public Schools
By Julia H. Sullivan, Esq. and Erin O. Roma, MSW The Savannah-Chatham County School District (SCCPSS) has developed a Distance Learning...
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Julia H. Sullivan
- Aug 3, 2020
- 8 min
Respuesta a la reunión del Consejo Escolar del Condado de Savannah-Chatham del 29 de julio de 2020
Por Julia H. Sullivan, Esq. y Erin O. Roma, MSW El miércoles 29 de julio de 2020, el Consejo Escolar del Condado de Savannah-Chatham...
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