Guardianship |
| What are reasons to seek a guardianship? What are reasons for not seeking a guardianship? The Arc of Oregon can help to answer questions about what guardianship is, the process to obtain a guardianship, and other questions at their web site. The Arc of Oregon GAPS program (Guardianship, Advocacy & Planning Services) can also answer some questions about guardianship by telephone. The GAPS phone number is: 503-581-2726. |
Special
Needs Trust/Arc Pooled Trust Fund |
Find
out about the effect that new assets or income will have on present
or future receipt of public
benefits
before finalizing
your financial plans. Special
Needs Trusts may be used for providing funds that can be used for supplemental
needs
without affecting eligibility for public benefits
such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The Arc of
Oregon offers a Special Needs Trust. |