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thevirgodoll · 4 years ago

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hi! i was wondering if you have any tips to stay organized and stay on task? i’ve been doing a short online course this year and have really struggled to ACTUALLY bring myself to do the work, as assignments and lessons are not under any time constraints i just don’t do it. i also have adhd so get bored or distracted easily. do you have any tips for me?

This is really close to me because I also have ADHD. I have both inattentive and hyperactive type. *As a result, this academic tip guide will be a guide for people with ADHD and not neurotypical people, without disability. There is a difference.*

I am doing online as well this semester.

1. I create a schedule. If I do not create a schedule, I will be unproductive the entire day. So, what will help you is to do things in orderly fashion.

For example, at 12p - I will do this assignment/watch this lecture. You have to dictate what time you’re doing everything. Then, you also have to block out technology distractions while you are working.

-> Even if you’ve gotten halfway through the day with no schedule, write down or block off times on your digital calendar for what you are going to do at each time. ADHD is easier to tackle if you break things down into smaller tasks.

*Pro tip that I almost forgot: before you do anything, wear your day clothes. Don’t wear pajamas. Actually getting dressed or even doing hair/makeup changes things.

2. Download the Forest app after you have created your schedule. I consistently recommend this because it works in increasing productivity. It allows you to set it for however long you’re doing this task, say 30 minutes.

-> Why?: It will block all apps on your phone for (insert time here) to plant a tree, and if you leave the app your “tree” will die. Eventually, the more sessions you do, the more points you will gain to plant different plants, and eventually plant real trees around the world.

3. Have a list (& a planner) as well. Not only is the schedule creating structure, but the list creates even more structure so you know what you need to get done for the day. It also helps you not fall victim to the classic symptom of forgetting. Each day, you should write down what you WANT to get done and create your own times to look at lecture and assignments. Have goals for the day.

For example: complete assignment 2.

If you do not have expectations with yourself before the day begins, your ADHD will kind of take over and do something else. I have structure to my day. I set a timer to wake up at the same time. I take my ADHD medicine 90 minutes before my final wake up time, and I do my morning routine once it kicks in. Having the same routine helps.

-> Focus on your goals. Don’t be super harsh about the times.

-> Don’t overwhelm with how many things on to do list. Again, break it up into small tasks. For example, one part being: Wash dishes or fold laundry. It makes it less overwhelming to your brain and gives you a choice of which task. Typical non ADHD people just tell you to prioritize tasks but that doesn’t work for us. Do it in a random order and it gets the job done.

4. TAKE BREAKS! The other side to this is making sure that you give yourself adequate breaks.

*For hyperfocus, wait til your hyperfocus has started to wear off. Use it to your advantage for peak productivity. It is no joke.*

-> The misconception is that some people with ADHD are lazy and as a result, some ADHDers won’t take breaks. You can take a break. Healthy, long breaks do more for you long term.

-> Have a timer set. For example, after a 45 minute session or an hour session, I will take a break to do another task that has nothing to do with studying, like laundry, eating a snack, or stretching. Then after that task is done, I will go back to studying.

5. Have a workspace. Only do work at this space. I do schoolwork at my living room table and it is perfect. I do not study in my room because that is my sanctuary for relaxation and rest, not productivity. Make an effort to make the workspace clean, with your supplies - laptop, notebooks, pens, etc - readily available.

-> Once I get to my workspace, everything for the morning is already done. I’ve done my morning routine, so all there is left to do is hydrate while I study.

6. Recognize if you have adequate energy to do the task. Sometimes, with ADHD you may neglect your needs. If you are not getting enough rest, here are some tips:

•Bed should be for rest only.

•Blackout curtains

•Lavender essential oil, I have a diffuser but you can also put it on your pillow

•Background noise: pick what you want, lo fi music, rain sounds, binaural beats, singing bowls

•If all else fails, ADHD is often comorbid with other illnesses, meaning you could have a form of depression causing insomnia for example. This should be considered if you are having long term issues and symptoms.

7. Don’t overdo it. We are not neurotypical. Executive dysfunction is real - meaning our brains actually shut down when it perceives a task to be mundane.

-> You do not have to fit everything into one schedule for the sake of being “productive”. Each day should be what you know you can do, and there are different days to tackle different goals.

-> When you feel like you cannot continue, which is literally a symptom of ADHD, sit still for a few minutes.

8. Have a “What I Did Today” List. Because of how ADHD actually makes us feel, we don’t realize how much work we have put in. ADHD actually can be explained easily, we have about 2 dopamine workers showing up to work while most people are at maximum capacity. We are working overtime to do our best, even on medicine. So, acknowledging what we did today is good and encouraging, or at least reflecting in a journal.

9. Play music. It’s recommended to play study music without words because with ADHD we will submerge ourselves into the playlist of nostalgic 90s R&B. I recommend lo fi hip hop on YouTube, video game instrumentals, classical music, or jazz instrumentals. Whatever gets you going just do it!

General ADHD tips:

•Rewrite lecture notes and type the lecture notes.

•Color code with bright colors and pretty drawings or calligraphy

•Instead of telling yourself “I need to take notes” which usually leads to procrastination say “Rewrite lecture notes and emphasize main points” ... this is useful in your to do list but in everyday goals

•Generally try to get your assignments done ahead of time if there is structure to certain courses, if not, again, stick to the schedule. If you slip one day off your schedule then don’t beat yourself up. Breathe!!!

•Side effect of most ADHD meds is that you’re not hungry so buy easy things to eat like muscle milk or yogurt and granola or smoothies so you can sustain yourself

•Get a dry erase board to show what you need to do for the day and put it on the fridge with command strips

•To avoid forgetting things, put them at a table near the door where you leave your apartment/dorm/house.

•Don’t overthink the time it takes to get ready, often that’s why ADHDers are late. Better to be super early than late though - have a routine set so you know how long each task takes - for example “I know a shower takes me 15 mins, washing my face takes 60 seconds and a few more including sunscreen/moisturizer, etc...”

•In that same grain, set timers for going to the bathroom, showering, etc just in case you one day hyperfocus and push yourself too far

•Open the blinds!!!!

•Clean your room and tidy up your space. A cluttered space impacts your mental health in a really negative way. Your space reflects your mental state at times as well, so check in with yourself. Have a specific day where you know you’re going to clean, but ADHD sometimes gives us bursts of cleaning so take advantage of that as well.

•Anytime your water bottle empties refill it. Have your water bottle or mason jar next to your workspace, and drink 5-10 gulps. Seriously. ADHD depends a lot on hydration, especially if you are on medicine which naturally dehydrates you. If you do not stay hydrated, you’ll get that massive headache mid day and crash sooner. A lot of times, lack of productivity can be due to not drinking enough water.

•If you don’t take medication, then sometimes you may notice you love coffee, and that’s because it’s a stimulant. Too much of anything is not good, but balance it with water. If you’re going to use coffee to kinda “medicate” then do it close to when you’re going to be productive.

•Setting yourself up to do a task rather than envisioning the overwhelming act of doing the entire action. “Okay, lets just get up and get the first step down, such as opening the laptop or wetting the toothbrush.” Baby steps.

•Take advantage of accommodations! Your college more than likely has an Office of Disability Services. Also, email your professors...they’re actually just as stressed as you about classes being online.

•Remember that you’re already trying as hard as you can, so don’t listen to the narrative of “try harder”, “you’re *r word*”, “you’re cheating by using medication”, “just do it,” “it’s easy,” “what’s so hard about it?” or “you’re lazy”. Anyone telling you that, even yourself, is wrong. And DO NOT allow anyone to be ableist, even yourself.

•Validate yourself. Don’t let anyone to do the “I experience that too”/“I know what you mean”/“we ALL have trouble with this!” and they don’t have ADHD. No. It’s our experience, it’s valid, and unlike anything on the planet. If you’re reading this and you don’t have ADHD - no, you do not experience any of the things in my next bullet point.

•Don’t be hard on yourself if you stumble along the way getting this right. ADHD completely changes your executive functioning.

We see the task, but our brain blocks it.

We have something marked down as “important” but our brain tosses it out in the “trash”.

We watch an entire episode of a show, but our brain ignored the entire thing. Our brain picks and chooses what is stimulating, our brain changes our interests.

We have sensory overload, we have no dopamine, we have bursts of curiosity that cannot be contained (often inconvenient) and if interrupted, our brains cannot take it.

People often discount how many things ADHD actually changes because it’s widely misunderstood. I want to take the time to acknowledge that ADHD, formerly known as simply ADD, has different types: primarily inattentive, primarily hyperactive-impulsive, or combined which is what I have. So it’s not “hyper” and “relatable”. It is also not a buzzword to use to describe things. I must put stereotypes and misrepresentations of ADHD to rest.

It impacts us emotionally as well, which most people don’t know... such as rejection dysphoria — extreme sensitivity to being criticized to where our brains self destruct. Our brains don’t regulate emotions well.

ADHDers - do not fall victim to how everyone else operates and call yourself a failure. We have to work twice as hard and the results actually come out brilliant especially with our determination and imaginative ideas that are also seen in autistic individuals, honorable mention!

There’s good days and bad days. There’s literal changes in thinking that other people do not experience. We all collectively know wouldn’t be who we are without ADHD, but we all recognize the challenges. However, it makes me happy to see messages like this so that I can make a difference and hopefully help one person with ADHD, especially of color, at a time stop being so hard on themselves. 💗

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schizophelia · 6 years ago

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September 10th, 2018: Journal

Today has been a busy day.

This morning at 9:30am I had an appointment with my SAS advisor regarding my accommodations for University. We talked about my experiences and what supports I’d require throughout my time at University. She said she was glad that I had went to Student Health Services last week and that I am in therapy. However, she did say it was imperative that I see a psychiatrist as soon as possible because she wanted me to get the help I need before things progressively get worse. She said she would call Student Health Services to see where I am on the list to see a psychiatrist at the University. She said, like Dr. N (that I met with last week), she will try to get me to see a psychiatrist sooner. She had me sign a consent form to give SAS permission to communicate with Student Health and to my therapist. My SAS advisor thinks I should drop a class this semester because 5 classes is a lot “for someone to handle when things aren’t going so well.” She said that there is a form that if I decide to drop down to 4 courses this semester, the University won’t charge me for 5 (because she said that if someone is only taking 4 courses, the University generally charges them for 5). However, she said that because of my accommodations and the nature of my disability, the University would only charge me for 4 courses because I signed a specific form. We talked about my accommodations for classes. She said that if I need, I can receive notes from a VNT (volunteer note-taker) for my classes because she knows that I have a hard time focusing and concentrating in lectures. She said she will also give me time and a half on my exams. So if my exams were two hours, I could get 3 hours. We also talked about writing in the exam center instead of in the giant lecture halls. She said that if I needed, I could write in a smaller room of 20 people writing exams instead of a room of 600 people. We didn’t get a chance to talk about everything because we only had an hour, but we have an appointment next Wednesday at 10am.

Today I also met with my therapist for our 2nd session. Today we talked about my family and if they were supportive. I told her, they weren’t really. I also talked about the government and my lack of trust revolving most people. I mentioned the prophecy and The Collision in more detail. She asked me if I felt lonely because I don’t have many friends or anything. I told her, I’m lonely because I’m different and powerful. She wondered if it would be helpful for me to meet other people like me. She thought it might be helpful to meet people that go through similar things. It made it sound like she wanted me to go to a support group or something. I’ve never really been to a support group before. I know there are support groups on campus. However, most of these groups are for depression, ADHD, social anxiety (social phobia), disordered eating, etc. I’m not going to a depression support group because I’m not depressed anymore. She asked me if things got worse whenever I was stressed or depressed. I said I wasn’t stressed or depressed. She said that was fair. Just like my SAS advisor, I signed a consent form allowing my therapist to communicate with SAS (Student Accessibility Services) and Student Health Services. I meet with my therapist next Monday at 11am.

In addition to SAS and Counselling Services, I am also participating in the START program. Basically this program is where you meet with an upper-year student and they can help you adjust to University life. My START facilitator is a 3rd year History student, I think. Her name is Gillian. I meet with her next Monday at 12:45pm in the UC. She actually called me on my way to my ENGL*1200 class. She had emailed me a couple days ago, but I didn’t have time to reply to her so she called me to make sure I had gotten her email. I don’t exactly know what I’m going to talk to her about, but maybe she can provide some insight on how to survive my first year of University.

Today I had 3 classes: ENGL*1200, PSYC*1500, and SOC*1100. I’m going to be really busy over the next little while with all my classes an appointments. My SOC*1100 Prof is amazing. She swore a lot during our class today and said some really inspiring things. She said that we are all in University because we deserve to be there. She said that there are many people that apply to this school and didn’t get accepted, but we did, and we should all be proud of ourselves for that. It made me feel better. She said she didn’t start University until she was older (I think she said about the age of 28). She was just really great. I think I will enjoy her class. Also, the class isn’t supposed to end until 9:50pm on Monday nights, but she said she will try to end our lectures around 9pm-9:15pm. Today’s class ended just after 8pm I think.

I have ANTH*1150 course readings and one of my housemates has friends over and I can’t concentrate on the readings or take notes on the readings. Hopefully tomorrow morning is better so I can get some work done. I still have to finish my PSYC*1000 readings for my lecture tomorrow. I also have my ANTH*1150 lecture tomorrow and because I missed last week’s class (due to switching classes at a different date), I have to read 60 pages or so by tomorrow’s class so I know what the Prof is talking about. Ugh. Kill me now. -_-

Fortunately for me, I have no seminar for my PSYC*1500 class this Wednesday so I can work on other stuff that needs focusing on (mostly my readings!). However, I do have my ENGL*1200 class on Wednesday at 4:30pm. But the class is literally 50 minutes long so then I am free for the night. I will be spending most of this weekend catching up the stuff I missed and trying to get some of my assignments done early as well. I don’t think I am going home this weekend so it’ll give me plenty of time to study and get things done. :)

The voices have been getting worse. They are nearly constant and are impacting my sleep.It’s really hard to fall asleep. My focus is so bad during lectures because I’ll hear people talking to me and whispering about me. Sometimes I’ll see things running around in the room, or see persons that may or may not be a member of the class. It gets really distracting. My memory is quite bad as well. Things have to be written down in order for me to remember. Sometimes I question whether or not I’ve taken my medication, but then realize I must have because there’s a weird taste in my mouth. Also because the pill bottles have been moved from their original position. I really hope I see a psychiatrist soon. I have SHS (student health services), SAS (student accessibility services), and SCS (student counselling services) trying to get me to see a psychiatrist sooner rather than later. Each of these groups of people think I would benefit from more medication. Hopefully I hear back from a psychiatrist soon. It seems like these people working for the University really want me to get seen, and soon. My SAS advisor was concerned about my current level of functioning. As I said before, she thought I should drop down to 4 courses, instead of taking the full-course load of 5. But if I do that, I might have to take an extra year to complete my Bachelor’s degree. I want to graduate with my peers, not take an extra year for my studies. But if I can’t handle 5 courses, I might consider dropping one of them. I’ll have to see. My SAS advisor said my health is more important than taking that 5th class.

Anyway, that’s mostly it for my journal. I’m sorry it was kind of long, I just had a lot to talk about.

Appointments/Meetings:

Therapist: Monday, September 17th at 11am

START Facilitator: Monday, September 17th at 12:45pm

SAS Advisor: Wednesday, September 19th at 10am

Meds:

Fetzima 120mg

Seroquel XR 200mg

#personal #journal #university #therapy #classes #school #post-secondary #medication #Fetzima #Seroquel XR #busy bee #appointment #appointments #voices

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spooniestudy · 8 years ago

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tips from a mentally ill college student

an ongoing list of things i’m learning that i wish i’d known sooner. feel free to add on to the list or ask me to make edits! if some of this seems obvious, i apologize, but a lot of it never occurred to me or took two and a half years for me to start doing.

environment: where you study matters. don’t do it where you sleep, if possible. i block out time to go to the library or coffee shop, but you can also try a park, empty classroom, study room, etc.

pomodoro timer: as an ADHD student, using a pomodoro timer app has helped tremendously. other options include Forest and similar apps, but my brain tends to just go “okay, let the tree die then.” even this timer doesn’t always work for me, but it works often enough that i use it to study.

cook on sunday: or whenever you have a free chunk of time. cooking takes a lot out of me so i usually do it twice a week, sunday and wednesday night. i’ll chop up a lemon, de-frost frozen chicken, rub it in spices and olive oil, and put parchment paper over it, then put that in the oven. + i make rice with chicken broth instead of water. together it’s a solid meal. simple recipes using as few ingredients as possible are a lifesaver for me. search “easy recipes,” “simple recipes,” and the like for tons of options.

forgive yourself: it’s so hard for me to do and has taken time. you are going to have days where you simply can’t get anything done. it doesn’t mean you’re lazy. it doesn’t mean you’re a failure. even if you missed an assignment, you can still get a good grade in the class. furthermore, you NEED the recovery time. it is NOT time wasted.

counseling: if you have on-campus counseling, take advantage of it. even if they aren’t your main therapist, or you don’t usually go to therapy, or you don’t get along with the first person you see. try going a few times and find someone to click with. having access to someone who can write a doctor’s note is vital.

disability resources: if you need them, get in their program! do it! i don’t care if it makes you feel weird, if you don’t feel like you deserve it, etc. do it! do it! it’s one of the best things i did for myself on campus, and it’s the reason i can still go to school.

tell professors early on: i have adhd, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and borderline personality disorder. there are going to be days when, even with counseling and medication, i will absolutely not be able to go to class or pay attention or what have you. if a professor knows i’m dealing with this stuff, they’re more likely to give me a break than they would otherwise.

plants are the bomb. name them. look up care sheets for them. talk to the people at plant shops, if you have any in your area. take them for walks. read about them. watch tv with them. sing to them. plants have saved my life many times over and they don’t ask much in return.

stockpile your happiness. i keep a list of things that bring positive emotions to me, and come back to it when my mood starts to swing down: things to do, video links, music, vines of cute animals, whatever. conversely, keeping a playlist of songs that help you get through pain can be exceptionally important when it’s three in the morning and no one is texting back.

there’s more than the national suicide prevention hotline. they get a lot of calls and are most concerned with whether you’re in immediate danger, and aren’t the best people to call in every situation. i say this because people reblog suicide prevention hotlines all the time, but don’t consider what the general purpose of each one is for. it can feel really shitty to be brushed off by someone who doesn’t think you’re “in crisis enough” for their services, so makes sure to have options saved beforehand. local crisis hotlines, text crisis hotlines, & online messaging crisis centers are important to keep on hand.

look for off-campus resources, too. see if there are any organizations in the area that could help you that aren’t tied to the school. again, it is good to have as many options for help as possible.

sometimes a rubber band on the wrist is the best option. or throwing ice cubes in the tub, or wrapping yourself in a blanket because it’s the only thing keeping you together right now. if i’m having the urge to self-harm, snapping a rubber band against my wrist is a safer option for me, even if it’s not THE safest option. like, ideally i would draw on my arm with marker, but if i’m in a bad enough state that won’t be enough for me, you feel? the safe coping mechanism that you’ll actually use is FAR more helpful than the safest option you never will.

online community. i frequent the #actuallybpd and #actuallyadhd tags on tumblr because these are people that understand what it’s like, and can help me vent my frustrations when i have no one to turn to. just remember not to over-engage in discourse if it’s bad for your mental state, like it is for me.

look up pictures of the diaphragm and how it works. i literally didn’t know what my diaphragm looked like, so breathing was even harder than it would’ve been otherwise. looking up animations of it helped me learn how to breathe slowly and deeply, which was not actually something i knew how to do.

white noise is the only way i can focus on studying. really.

asmr, binaural stuff, etc. if it helps you and it’s safe, there’s nothing wrong with it. i know the jury’s still out on whether it “actually works,” but even if it’s placebo, it helps me calm down quickly.

remember why you’re here: to learn, apply that knowledge, meet people, and make the world a better place. or to make cash money, whatever.

#mine #a spoonie in uni #spoonie #neurodivergent #spoonie student #spoonie goes to college #mental illness #mentally ill student

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advice4smartgirls · 8 years ago

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Hi! I'm 16, 17 in April. I start my freshman year of college this August! Do you have any tips on what to do and how to do well? Also, my girlfriend and I are moving out of the house we're in right now summer of 2018 to move down south. Do you have any tips on saving/earning money & moving?

Oh boy do I have tips on all of the things. I’m a junior in college, so I’ve done all of this stuff a time or two :)

Tips on starting college: Go to class. Don’t take 8ams unless you’re a true morning person. Take good notes - the profs don’t always post their PowerPoints. Go to bed at a reasonable time so you don’t fall asleep in every class like me. Eat breakfast every day. Take advantage of student disability services if you need it (physical and/or mental health). Don’t take more credits than you think you can handle. Switch majors if you find something you like better, and do it sooner rather than later. Be nice to your roommate - you’re stuck with them for a while and you might just become friends. Don’t bring clothes you never wear - if you don’t use it at home, you won’t magically start using it at school. Use supplemental instruction (SI) if it’s available (this will typically meet 1-3 times/week and is run by a TA. Not all schools offer it). Go to office hours if you have questions. Sit in the first four rows. Not in the front tho, that’s weird. Unofficial assigned seats are a thing - people will sit in almost the same seat every day except in 200+ student lecture halls. Talk to people in your classes, they make great study buddies and also great friends. Wear flip flops in the dorm showers. Set alarms to remind you when your online quizzes are due. Make use of designated student study spaces - you’ll probably have more motivation to study there than at home. Carry a water bottle with you.

Tips on earning/saving money: If you’re tempted to make an impulse purchase, tell yourself you can get it if you still want it in three days; proceed to forget about it. Limit how often you go out to eat (sushi is my weakness and also the worst drain on my wallet). If you have a meal plan, use that before ordering pizza. Treat yourself after a big exam but don’t treat yourself because it’s a random Tuesday and you felt like it. Get a job on campus - dining centers, research groups (yes, they hire freshmen - that way they can train you and get four years of use out of you), as a tutor, etc. There’s a lot of on-campus jobs out there. If you have a car, consider a job off-campus. Don’t waste gas money driving home every weekend; this is the time for you to learn to be independent - if you must, go home more like once a month. Apply for All The Scholarships, even if it seems like a long shot (I’ve gotten a few that I thought were impossible to get). Don’t take out loans until absolutely necessary because interest is a Thing. Keep most of your paycheck in savings. Have a designated amount of money set aside for emergencies.

Tips on moving: Boxes are good for stackable things. Bags are good for squishy things. Set aside what you think you need before starting to fill boxes - this will make it easier to pack each one as full as possible. Stick socks inside of shoes and notebooks inside your backpack and whatever fits inside the microwave - anything to make better use of the space you have. Roll clothes, don’t fold. Put all your medications in an easily accessible place. Don’t forget extension cords/charging cables. Ask some friends to help you move stuff out of your old place and into the new one. If you don’t think you’ll ever use it, don’t pack it. Label things to help with unpacking. Keep the boxes for next time you have to move (I once moved 7 times in 12 months it was a mess). Don’t try to carry things that are heavier than you can handle. Don’t pack the car so full you can’t see out the back. Consider throwing away old toiletries and buying new ones upon your arrival, if you need to save more space. Hangars are weird to move, but a bag will contain them temporarily. Rubber bands and duct tape are wonderful for keeping things in place - tape drawers shut, keep clothing rolled up, etc.

I hope that helps!Marie-Rose

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michaeljames1221 · 5 years ago

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Trusts

Trusts can solve a lot of problems and ease the process of passing a person’s estates to his r children. Don’t allow yourself to be “scared” into living trusts by horror stories about the probate. In most cases, the process doesn’t pose such a big problem. Speak to an experienced Herriman Layton Utah probate lawyer to take an informed decision. A will must still be drafted even if a living trust is in place. The will provides for items that the grantor did not want to put into the trust, as well as property that the grantor would have liked to pass through the trust but never changed title to. For this reason, the term “pour over will” is frequently used, since it provides that any other assets within testator’s estate should simply be poured over into the trust.

To be sure, estate and financial planning is never easy. But for families with a disabled child, there are additional complications and uncertainties. It’s much more of an emotional issue than just dollars and cents. You’re talking about someone who can’t take care of themselves. If you’re a parent of a disabled child, contact an experienced Layton Utah probate lawyer to know how you can ensure that your disabled child is looked after when you are no more. It’s important to recognize that the child likely will continue to need assistance long after your death. You need an estate plan that spells out all of your wishes, but is flexible enough to accommodate any unforeseen developments. Start by deciding how you’ll want your child to be cared for after your death. As with traditional families, you’ll need to draw up a will.

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But parents with a disabled child encounter an additional problem: government funding. Government programs such as Social Security are necessary for many disabled people because care is expensive and can rapidly deplete a family’s resources. There are a number of costs the government won’t cover, such as over-the-counter medicines, trips and entertainment. It is the parents who typically fill the financial gap. However, upon their death, parents just can’t just leave a lump sum of money for a disabled child. Inheriting just a few thousand dollars can put an end to government funding. A relative or friend, with the best intentions, could leave $5,000 to a disabled person and cause problems. Speak to an experienced Layton Utah probate lawyer to know how you can deal with this problem. The answer is a “special needs trust.” Such a trust not only protects access to government assistance, but it also includes a comprehensive plan spelling out how your disabled child will be cared for after your death. The proper wording of the trust is crucial. A special needs trust must also be very clear about the assignment of authority. A beneficiary, for example, can have no power over the trust or its assets. That role must go to a trustee, usually a sibling of the disabled person. The trust also must only provide for supplemental items not covered by the government assistance.

Otherwise, it could jeopardize Supplemental Security Income, or government health benefits. Age is another factor. Until the child is 18, the Social Security Administration determines financial need based on the parents’ assets and income. After 18, financial need is determined by the income and assets of the disabled person. The document outlining the special needs trust also should contain a clause that would allow the trust to distribute the assets in the event the government attempted to break the trust. A family must also decide who will take care of a disabled child after the death of the parents. Ideally parents should name one individual as the guardian and another as the trustee. The guardian would have responsibility for seeing to the personal needs of the disabled person. The trustee would oversee the finances. Family members usually are preferable choices. You should try to match up individuals with responsibilities that are best suited to their strengths and weaknesses. One sibling may be better at managing investments, while another is more attentive to the disabled child’s emotional needs. Naming several backup guardians is a very good idea. The next big issue is the allocation of family assets, which can be a touchy subject. More than likely, a disabled child is going to need more support and therefore may require a greater share of any inheritance. Deciding how much money is enough to sufficiently cover the costs of caring for a disabled child after the death of parents depends on the severity of the disability. As with any financial planning, families with disabled children should begin planning for their child’s future care sooner rather than later.

Planning for the future

What would happen if you die or become disabled and can no longer care for a child with a disability? Here’s checklist to help you prepare.

• Have a written plan to let others know what you want in the future.

• Let friends and relatives know about your plan.

• Review the plan at least once a year.

• Name an advocate or guardian for your child.

• Make sure you understand all of the government benefit programs that are available for basic care and supervision.

• Set aside sufficient funds so the disabled person will continue to have a comfortable lifestyle.

• Make sure you and your spouse have current wills that include your child.

• Develop a “special needs trust” to manage current and future resources.

Hire the services of an Experienced Probate Attorney

Everyone should have their own will. The size and value of their asset is not an issue. Just because your estate is small, it does not mean that you don’t need a will. It is through your will that you let the world know how you want your assets to be distributed after your death. In the absence of a will, the State of Utah will distribute your assets. This is done under a set of rules know as Utah intestacy law. However, Utah intestacy law will not know anything about you wishes. All that is consider is your relationship. So, someone close to you but not related to you could end up not getting a rightful share in your estate although you wanted that person to get a share in your estate. Speak to an experienced Layton Utah probate lawyer to know how you can ensure your estate is distributed to the ones you love.

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Once you have found an experienced Layton Utah probate lawyer, you have to meet the lawyer face to face. Seek an appointment with him. Generally, the first meeting will be held at the lawyer’s office. However, in exceptional circumstances wherein the testator is ill and cannot visit the lawyer’s office, the lawyer may agree for a home visit. During the first meeting the lawyer will want to know about you – your personal information, information about your assets, your previous marriages and children from previous marriages, the intended beneficiaries of your will. Provide the lawyer with the answers. If you want to provide other information which the lawyer has not asked for but you believe is important for the lawyer to know, don’t hold back. Provide the information. He will decide if it is relevant. Don’t conceal any information from the lawyer. Remember the lawyer needs all the information to make a valid will that will pass through probate. Holding back information can result in a will that is challenged in probate. Nothing stops a disgruntled relative from challenging a will but a will drafted by a well informed lawyer will be able to successfully deal with the challenge during the probate process. Remember when your will is going through probate or when it is being challenged, you will not be there to provide the information. When you are selecting the executor of your will, speak to the person before naming him as the executor. Let your Layton Utah probate lawyer speak to him. The lawyer will inform him of his responsibilities as the executor and if the person is willing to act as the executor, the lawyer will go ahead and draft your will naming him as the executor. A valid will must need to be witnessed by two persons. The two witness must have witnessed the testator sign the will.

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Probate Lawyer Layton Utah

Writing your own will

• You aren’t too old – generally under the age of 50

• You have few assets or the value of your assets are negligible

• You have been married only once or you do not have any children from your previous marriages

• You are certain that no one will challenge your will on the grounds of lack of mental capacity, duress or fraud.

You could draft a simple will naming your beneficiaries and how your property should be distributed amongst the beneficiaries. You can also appoint a guardian for your minor children.

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• You have a child with special needs and you need to establish a trust for that child

• Your estate is valuable enough to be subject to estate tax

• You have been married more than once or you have children from prior marriages

• You want to set up a trust and vest your assets in that trust for the benefit of your children

• Your assets are likely to grow in the coming years

• You have your own business

• You and your spouse want to create a joint will

Whether your will is going to be a simple one or a complex once, an experienced Layton Utah probate lawyer is your best source of advice.

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Planning for the future

What would happen if you die or become disabled and can no longer care for a child with a disability? Here’s checklist to help you prepare.

• Have a written plan to let others know what you want in the future.

• Let friends and relatives know about your plan.

• Review the plan at least once a year.

• Name an advocate or guardian for your child.

• Make sure you understand all of the government benefit programs that are available for basic care and supervision.

• Set aside sufficient funds so the disabled person will continue to have a comfortable lifestyle.

• Make sure you and your spouse have current wills that include your child.

• Develop a “special needs trust” to manage current and future resources.

Hire the services of an Experienced Probate Attorney

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Layton Utah Probate Lawyer Free Consultation

When you need legal help with probate in Layton Utah, please call Ascent Law for your free consultation (801) 676-5506. We want to help you.

Ascent Law LLC 8833 S. Redwood Road, Suite C West Jordan, Utah 84088 United States Telephone: (801) 676-5506

Ascent Law LLC

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Probate Lawyer Layton Utah

Writing your own will

• You aren’t too old – generally under the age of 50

• You have few assets or the value of your assets are negligible

• You have been married only once or you do not have any children from your previous marriages

• You are certain that no one will challenge your will on the grounds of lack of mental capacity, duress or fraud.

You could draft a simple will naming your beneficiaries and how your property should be distributed amongst the beneficiaries. You can also appoint a guardian for your minor children.

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• You have a child with special needs and you need to establish a trust for that child

• Your estate is valuable enough to be subject to estate tax

• You have been married more than once or you have children from prior marriages

• You want to set up a trust and vest your assets in that trust for the benefit of your children

• Your assets are likely to grow in the coming years

• You have your own business

• You and your spouse want to create a joint will

Whether your will is going to be a simple one or a complex once, an experienced Layton Utah probate lawyer is your best source of advice.

Terminal Illness

Trusts

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Planning for the future

What would happen if you die or become disabled and can no longer care for a child with a disability? Here’s checklist to help you prepare.

• Have a written plan to let others know what you want in the future.

• Let friends and relatives know about your plan.

• Review the plan at least once a year.

• Name an advocate or guardian for your child.

• Make sure you understand all of the government benefit programs that are available for basic care and supervision.

• Set aside sufficient funds so the disabled person will continue to have a comfortable lifestyle.

• Make sure you and your spouse have current wills that include your child.

• Develop a “special needs trust” to manage current and future resources.

Hire the services of an Experienced Probate Attorney

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Layton Utah Probate Lawyer Free Consultation

When you need legal help with probate in Layton Utah, please call Ascent Law for your free consultation (801) 676-5506. We want to help you.

Ascent Law LLC 8833 S. Redwood Road, Suite C West Jordan, Utah 84088 United States Telephone: (801) 676-5506

Ascent Law LLC

4.9 stars – based on 67 reviews

Recent Posts

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What Does It Mean To Serve Divorce Papers?

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Understanding Alimony

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Source: https://www.ascentlawfirm.com/probate-lawyer-layton-utah/

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Probate Lawyer Layton Utah

Writing your own will

• You aren’t too old – generally under the age of 50

• You have few assets or the value of your assets are negligible

• You have been married only once or you do not have any children from your previous marriages

• You are certain that no one will challenge your will on the grounds of lack of mental capacity, duress or fraud.

You could draft a simple will naming your beneficiaries and how your property should be distributed amongst the beneficiaries. You can also appoint a guardian for your minor children.

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• You have a child with special needs and you need to establish a trust for that child

• Your estate is valuable enough to be subject to estate tax

• You have been married more than once or you have children from prior marriages

• You want to set up a trust and vest your assets in that trust for the benefit of your children

• Your assets are likely to grow in the coming years

• You have your own business

• You and your spouse want to create a joint will

Whether your will is going to be a simple one or a complex once, an experienced Layton Utah probate lawyer is your best source of advice.

Terminal Illness

Trusts

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Planning for the future

What would happen if you die or become disabled and can no longer care for a child with a disability? Here’s checklist to help you prepare.

• Have a written plan to let others know what you want in the future.

• Let friends and relatives know about your plan.

• Review the plan at least once a year.

• Name an advocate or guardian for your child.

• Make sure you understand all of the government benefit programs that are available for basic care and supervision.

• Set aside sufficient funds so the disabled person will continue to have a comfortable lifestyle.

• Make sure you and your spouse have current wills that include your child.

• Develop a “special needs trust” to manage current and future resources.

Hire the services of an Experienced Probate Attorney

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Layton Utah Probate Lawyer Free Consultation

When you need legal help with probate in Layton Utah, please call Ascent Law for your free consultation (801) 676-5506. We want to help you.

Ascent Law LLC 8833 S. Redwood Road, Suite C West Jordan, Utah 84088 United States Telephone: (801) 676-5506

Ascent Law LLC

4.9 stars – based on 67 reviews

Recent Posts

Real Estate Lawyer American Fork Utah

What Does It Mean To Serve Divorce Papers?

Power Of Attorney And Living Will

Understanding Alimony

Uncontested Divorces

Can Credit Repair Remove Bankruptcies?

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