Guardianship and Alternatives

We can help you navigate the process of establishing the legal protections and relationships your loved one will need in adult life.

Reisman Gran Zuba LLP attorneys have spearheaded groundbreaking litigation on behalf of people with disabilities seeking equal access to challenging professional licensure examinations and assisted countless students and professionals with obtaining accommodations in higher education, for admissions examinations, and in licensure and certification processes.

From the SSATs for private high schools through the SAT, ACT, and graduate school examinations such as the MCAT, GRE, and LSAT, high-stakes standardized tests designed for non-disabled applicants can pose an obstacle for students with disabilities. RGZ has successfully supported students of all ages in applying for accommodations or seeking reconsideration of denials from the College Board and other governing bodies. We know what the specialists behind the scenes at these institutions are looking for in applications, what to avoid, and what evidence to marshal to best explain your need for accommodations to level the playing field, even if you have never needed accommodations before.

The impact of discriminatory policies and practices, whether intentional or through oversight, can continue to have a devastating impact on individuals throughout life, in higher education and access to employment opportunities. Even at the highest echelons of professional pursuits, individuals with disabilities are entitled to accommodations to ensure they are not prevented by their disability from demonstrating mastery of the content and skills assessed. Accommodations are available in high-stakes testing for medical (USMLE), osteopathic (COMLEX), and legal professional licensure (MPRE and UBE or other bar exam), and assessment, course completion, and room and board in higher education.

These accommodations can even the playing field for students and professionals with a wide array of disabilities, including dyslexia and other learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, physical disabilities, health needs, and more. Contact the experienced attorneys of Reisman Gran Zuba LLP to discuss strategy for seeking appropriate accommodations before you begin the process, during the process, or to seek redress if you believe your experience was unfairly influenced by denial or absence of accommodations.

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Powers of Attorney and Living Wills

Known formally as advance directives, living wills and durable powers of attorney for health care empower individuals to make medical decisions regarding their treatment and end of life care. A proxy directive, or durable power of attorney for health care, allows the individual to invest a loved one with the ability to serve as healthcare representative to make decisions when the individual is no longer able to do so. An instruction directive, or living will, offer the opportunity to detail the life-sustaining treatment that should be provided in a variety of medical situations before they arise.

A durable power of attorney may also be executed to allow for you to make financial decisions for your loved one should the need arise.

If your loved one is capable of understanding these choices now, supporting them in crafting such a document will give your loved one peace of mind in knowing who will make decisions if they are not able to and that their wishes will be honored, while help your family avoid the need to make difficult decisions at a challenging time in the future.

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If you are ready to begin the process of helping your loved ones make decisions and plan for the future, contact our experienced attorneys today.