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Turning 18 and 21, decision-making, trusts, and planning for the future.

Planning & LegalOctober 3, 2026 · 2 min read

Supported Decision-Making in New York: An Alternative Worth Knowing About

At 18, your child becomes a legal adult. Guardianship isn't the only option. New York's Supported Decision-Making law lets adults with disabilities keep their rights while choosing trusted people to help them decide.

Planning & LegalSeptember 23, 2026 · 3 min read

Turning 21 With Autism in New York: What Ends, What Doesn't, and What to Do First

School services in New York end with the school year a student turns 21. Here is what stops, what continues, and a year-by-year checklist so your family isn't caught off guard.