Ross F. Barnett Attends National Law Conference Focused on Older Americans and Individuals With Disabilities Des Moines, Iowa — Ross F. Barnett, managing partner of Abendroth Russell Barnett Law Firm attended the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) 2025...
If you are a parent of a child with a disability and your child is about to turn 18, this can be a scary time. You may be aware that once a child turns 18, they are a legal adult and are presumed to be capable of making decisions and exercising rights on their own....
We often assist families of children with special needs with estate planning. One challenge is ensuring that the child has long-term protection. While the child is a minor, the parents have the ability to act in the child’s best interest. But when the child turns 18,...
Our firm specializes in issues of alternate decision-making. Our clients often assist family members with decision-making. Whether it is an aging parent or a child with a disability, these informal arrangements are common. However, sometimes a more formal legal...