by dividef | Oct 5, 2020 | Level 2
ABLE Account What is it? ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Account is a savings program for people with disabilities. It is managed by the Tennessee Department of Treasury. Your account is made in your name. You can save your money and use it to pay for things...
by dividef | Oct 1, 2020 | Level 2
Special Needs Trust What is it? Legal plan with someone you trust to protect the assets and money of a person with a disability. A Special Needs Trust can protect money or other property (like a house or car or other things a person owns) from being mismanaged or...
by dividef | Oct 5, 2020 | Level 2
Will What is it? Wills are legal documents that explain what you want done with your property and the care of your dependents when you die. (Dependents may be minor children or family members you are legally responsible for). Wills are difficult documents that...
by dividef | Sep 25, 2020 | Level 3
Supported Decision-Making SDM (for Adults) What is it? Supported decision-making (SDM) applies to all types of decision-making. SDM supports people to understand and make decisions about their lives. A person using SDM selects trusted advisors such as family members,...
by dividef | Oct 1, 2020 | Level 3
Power of Attorney (POA) What is it? POA gives someone else the right to do things like take care of your money for you or make legal decisions for you. This person can only make decisions at certain times. When a person can make decisions depends on how you write the...
by dividef | Aug 28, 2020 | Level 3
Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) What is it? DPOA allows you to choose someone else to make certain decisions for you and it keeps working even if you cannot make decisions for yourself anymore. You can write it so it ONLY works if you cannot make decisions for...
