pWhen your adult son or daughter is diagnosed with a serious mental illness, everything changes. Suddenly all your financial planning is thrown into turmoil as your focus turns from your needs to the immediate and long-term care of your child. The costs of diagnosis and treatments can derail your retirement plans unless you develop a financial strategy that provides for your child's future while safeguarding your own.ppAllen Giese has been where you are, and in this practical, compassionate handbook he offers invaluable advice, solutions, resources, and hope, including how to p ul liInvest efficientlyli liApply for and keep government benefitsli liBuild a systematic financial planli liCreate ABLE accounts and special needs trustsli liTake advantage of strategic life insuranceli liAvoid crucial mistakesli liAnd moreli ul pWhen mental illness strikes, you don't have to sacrifice your financial security. This book can be your lifeline to the best possible future for yourself and your chil