Special Needs Trusts

Writing a Letter of Intent for Child With Special Needs

April 4, 2011

Every parent worries about whether their children will be well cared for if tragedy strikes. But the worries are compounded for parents of children with special needs who lack the capacity to communicate their needs to caregivers. As a parent of a special needs child, you know their needs and desires, likes and dislikes and [...]

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What Supplemental Expenses Can Special Needs Trusts Pay For?

November 15, 2010

Unlike a support trust which which direct that funds be used for the health, welfare, and support of a beneficiary, a Special Needs Trust (SNT) is a discretionary trust created to supplement the beneficiary’s basic needs. By being structured in this way, the trust both preserves the public benefits available to a beneficiary and enhances [...]

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Special Needs Trusts FAQs

October 11, 2010

If you are a parent of a child with special needs, you need special estate planning. Why? Because if you leave assets directly to your special needs child, either in a will or through the intestacy statutes if you die without a will, the inheritance your child receives can jeopardize his or her ability to [...]

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Estate Planning for Special Needs Children

April 12, 2010

Estate planning is important for all families, but especially so for families with a special needs child.  This is because without appropriate estate planning, a well-meaning parent can inadvertently disqualify his or her special needs child from receiving government benefits. Government Benefits for Special Needs Children Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD), [...]

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