by Dolores Crowley | Oct 29, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
We imagine Halloween to be fun and exciting for our children, as most children love dressing up, going door to door to get sweets and decorating the house. However, Halloween can also present unique challenges for some children. Bright lights, loud noises, unfamiliar...
by Allan Cuthbert | Feb 6, 2023 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
Marriage, Tax Entitlements and Special Needs Trust At this time of the year, LOVE is all around us, and Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. It is the time of the year when I hear of many people getting engaged, but what are the issues surrounding your marital status,...
by Allan Cuthbert | Sep 28, 2022 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS LEGAL
I had a zoom consultation with a family in Letterkenny whose youngest child has Special Needs; it struck me how unaware the parents were of the dangers of not having a Will. In the course of our conversation, they mentioned that making a Will was something they had...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jun 29, 2022 | SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is the Household Benefits Package? If granted, you will receive €35 per month off your electricity or gas bills. Once you qualify for the Household Benefits Package, you can also get a free TV Licence from your next TV Licence renewal date. Who can apply for the...
by Dolores Crowley | May 5, 2022 | SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
Communion is a beautiful time of year and it is extra exciting to celebrate it with an extra special child. However, there is a lot of work, maybe a little bit extra to be organised by the parents. I have a few suggestions that worked for me: Communication with the...
