Legal Planning for Special Needs in Massachusetts by Barbara D. Jackins 2010 EDITION. Here's a new book filled with useful information. Purchasing information follows. A portion of each sale will be contributed to MFOFC. We appreciate your support. Please use the link below if you are interested in purchasing this book, or mention MFOFC if you purchase a copy by mail. Below is a letter describing the book, written by the publisher. Special Discount - see below for details. ............................................................................................................... As parents, school administrators, educators, and other professionals, take on the challenge of transition planning, this book is essential. Understanding how eligibility for SSI benefits, guardianship issues, and family estate planning can impact vocational and other community services will facilitate creating comprehensive future planning. The first edition of this fine book was published in 2006 and received rave reviews (see below). The new edition was prepared as a result of the important changes in Massachusetts guardianship laws and procedures that went into effect in 2009. In the Foreword, attorney Theresa Varnet, parent, and Past President of The Arc of Massachusetts writes: "Legal Planning for Special Needs in Massachusetts is easy to read, thorough, and comprehensive…I recommend that families pick up two copies—one to keep on their own shelf at home to refer to when needed, and one to give to the person or persons they have chosen to advocate or serve as guardian or trustee of a special needs trust for their child when the parent is no longer on the scene." You can read more of the Foreword as well as other excerpts at: http://www.disabilitiesbooks.com/legal_planning/index.html. A portion of each sale will be contributed to MFOFC. We appreciate your support. For orders placed online, please enter "MFOFC" in the space that says "Redeem Coupon". For mail orders, simply note "MFOFC" anywhere on the printable form. Reviews, 2006 Edition: "As a long-term administrator and advocate for supports and services that promote a high quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities, I highly recommend that this book be included in the library of every parent, guardian or other supporter of individuals with special needs." ~ Michael Bloom, Former President, Massachusetts Chapter American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) "“This book is a must have reference manual for all parents who have children, teens, and adults with Asperger Syndrome.” Dania Jekel, Executive Director Asperger’s Association of New England “This easy-to-read guide answers the questions you didn’t know you needed to ask." ~ Susan Nadworny, Chairperson Families Organizing for Change "“The author’s expertise, empathy, and easy writing style all combine to create the relaxed intimacy of a conversation over coffee with a very good knowledgeable friend." ~ Carol Beard, Past President The Arc of Greater Boston Click here to see the Table of Contents, Excerpts, and biographical information about the author. The retail price is $24.95. You can buy it for $24 plus shipping. Available as an Ebook. You can also order by regular mail by sending $28 ($24 for the book + $4 for postage and handling) to: DisABILITIESBOOKS, Inc., 33 Pond Avenue, #807, Brookline, MA 02445 Thank you, Stan Klein Stanley D. Klein, Ph.D. Director, DisABILITIESBOOKS.com (617) 879-0397 Return to Recommended Reading Page