In today's episode host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with attorney (and fellow special needs mama) Laura Croft about estate planning for families of children with special needs. They discuss many topics including short-term vs long-term guardianship, special needs trusts, building an exceptional future for an adult child as parents age, life insurance, the Kids Protection Plan and more. Despite the heavy nature of this topic, Mary Susan and Laura keep the conversation positive and realistic. "Impassioned by the pursuit to provide families with the greatest level of protection for the people whom they love most, Laura transitioned into a boutique personal family practice, focusing on family protection and wealth planning; special needs legal planning and trust administration. Laura will educate and guide you through estate planning, family wealth and protection planning and planning for your child with special needs to make sure the assets that you leave your child do not disqualify your child from critical government benefits." (www.timelessestateplanning.com) Find Laura's website here: www.timelessestateplanning.com Find Laura on IG Here: @laura_d_croft