Power of Attorney Webinar
Does Your Child Need a Legal Guardian or Power of Attorney?
Individuals on the spectrum display great differences in decision-making capability. But regardless of their personal capacity, when they reach the age of 18, they are legally recognized as adults. That means they make their own decisions regarding medical care, finances, education and other important matters. Is your loved one capable of doing this or do you need to explore some form of guardianship or power of attorney?
Power of Attorney: What you need to know!
Highlights of the discussion:
- Learn the differences between a guardian and a power of attorney.
- Identify the characteristics of a child with a disability that requires the assignment of a guardian or power of attorney.
- Understand the different ways in which a guardianship or power of attorney is assigned.
- Recognize how a guardianship or power of attorney may benefit a child with a disability
Meet the Speaker
Andy Brennan
Attorney, Disability Rights Ohio
Andy Brennan is an attorney at Disability Rights Ohio, where he’s worked to provide legal advice and advocacy to people with disabilities for 9 years. His areas of expertise are guardianships and supported decision making, Social Security representative payees, and advocating for people with disabilities in jail and prison. He enjoys ultimate frisbee, reading science fiction and singing.
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