Futures and Estate Planning Guide

A valuable resource guide titled Planning Now: A Futures and Estate Planning Guide for Parents of Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities is available to download from the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council Web site at http://www.md-council.org. Click on the publications button to download it either by individual sections or as an entire document.

The guide discusses the importance of planning; provides essential information, suggestions, and a framework for planning; and then explains various tools and resources to assist you. Some of the topics covered are decision-making, wills and letters of intent, trusts, financial planning, planning checklist and planning questions.