Historically, from Roman times through the English notion of “common law,” guardianship as a protective device was developed to preserve the property of an “incompetent person.” Relatively recent the concept of “guardianship of the person” was established as a separate format wholly distinct from matters relating to money. Continue reading »
Anytime a government agency won’t let you have a something, or reduces the amount and scope of what you had, then you are entitled to appeal that decision. However, given the current budget woes of the public mental health service system in Oakland County and the State of Michigan, seeking legal redress for such perceived wrongful actions may sound better in theory than reality. Continue reading »
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This is not a recommendation list, but merely a list for the convenience of The Arc of Oakland County consumers and their families. The rate charged by an individual attorney or C.P.A. is between that professional and the client, and in no way does The Arc of Oakland County receive remuneration for any referral.
We provide speakers, financial educational and legal advocacy, an attorney referral list, guardianship guidance and residential services. Continue reading »
by Thomas F. Kendziorski, Esq. Executive Director,
The Arc of Oakland County, Inc.March 23, 2005
After a long and oftentimes contentious legislative battle, Public Law 108-446, or the “Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004” (IDEA 2004) was passed by Congress and then signed by President George W. Bush on December 3, 2004. The earlier version, IDEA 1997, remains substantially in place; however this particular re-authorization of the statute contains many new provisions that take effect July 1, 2005. The highlights are: Continue reading »