When Mental Illness Strikes: Crisis Intervention for the Financial Plan

When your adult son or daughter is diagnosed with a serious mental illness everything changes. Suddenly all your financial planning is thrown into turmoil as your focus turns from your needs to the immediate and long-term care of your child. The costs of diagnosis and treatments can derail your retirement plans unless you develop a financial strategy that provides for your childs future while safeguarding your own.Allen Giese has been where you are and in this practical compassionate handbook he offers invaluable advice solutions resources and hope including how to: Invest efficientlyApply for (and keep) government benefitsBuild a systematic financial planCreate ABLE accounts and special needs trustsTake advantage of strategic life insuranceAvoid crucial mistakesAnd moreWhen mental illness strikes you dont have to sacrifice your financial security. This book can be your lifeline to the best possible future for yourself and your children.