Questions & Answers
When My Child Is Over 18, Who Chooses Their Guardian?
I have named short-term and long-term guardians for a minor special needs child. My understanding is that will avoid guardianship proceedings in court. Can I do the same once the child is over 18, or do I have to go...
Read moreWith a Special Needs Trust, What Is Principal vs. Income?
My daughter lives in HUD-supported housing, and her rent is 30% of her income. It appears that in 2024 distributions from SNTs will count as income, except for distributions of trust principal or when used to pay for health and medical care expenses...
Read moreIs It Allowed for Someone to Have Two Special Needs Trusts?
Can there be two separate special needs trusts opened for a disabled child about to be an adult? One opened by the parents to protect assets that the disabled adult will inherit as well as funds from parents to supplement...
Read moreAs an SNT Trustee, Can the Trust Reimburse Me for Purchases?
I'm the trustee of a special needs trust. If the beneficiary needs something purchased, am I allowed to buy it on my personal credit card and then have the trust reimburse me?...
Read moreIs It My Right to Have Conservatorship of My Dad?
Can I get conservatorship over my father? He was hit by a car in New York and suffered a traumatic brain injury. I want to know if I have more rights as his eldest son to make all decisions for...
Read moreI Received a $6K Inheritance. Will I Lose My Benefits?
Can an SNT Account Pay for Furniture for the Home?
Who Is Responsible If the Trustee Abandons His Duties?
My trustee claims that I insulted him in an email, which I did not. I believe he does not want to have to file income taxes on a special needs trust and used this as an excuse to bow out of...
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