Estate planning is a task that lends itself to procrastination.

For parents of a developmentally disabled child, planning is even easier to put off – but more crucial to do.

“It’s an emotional issue,” said Patty McMahon, information and referral coordinator for Arc of Southwest Ohio, an advocacy and service agency for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “Families get stuck in the crisis of the day or the moment and try not to think about what’s going to happen when they’re no longer there to take care of their child.”

In fact, 62 percent of parents or caregivers don’t …

If you would like to begin planning your estate, contact Don Thompson today at 312-201-1436.