Questions & Answers

Most parents of children with special needs are well-versed when it comes to their child's government benefits. But how does the parent's estate plan affect their child's benefits and how can problems be avoided? ...

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• Medicaid

The trustee of a special needs trust (SNT) has all of the duties of any trustee, but what are the added responsibilities due to the special needs of the beneficiary? How do I choose the right trustee? ...

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• Special Needs Trusts
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• Special Needs Planning
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• Financial Planning
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• Public Benefits

What is a first-party special needs trust, and when is it useful?...

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• Special Needs Trusts
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• Special Needs Planning
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• Settlement Planning

Special Needs 101

What expenses can't be paid by a special needs trust?...

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• Special Needs Trusts
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• Special Needs Planning
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• Public Benefits

How can I protect my child and their inheritance from being located by predators after their money transfers to a special needs trust? I worry my child will be manipulated and have their money stolen after I’m gone. ...

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• Special Needs Trusts
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• Special Needs Planning

My family and friends want to make gifts to my child's special needs trust and I'm not sure what the rules are for contributions. Who is allowed to contribute to the trust and will that money affect their benefits?...

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• Special Needs Trusts
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• Special Needs Planning

I am thinking about a special needs trust for my child. Can a family law attorney handle that? Or do I need someone who specializes in this type of trust? I want to make sure I get it done right so I...

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• Special Needs Trusts
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• Special Needs Planning

My child with special needs relies on public benefits for basic expenses. I heard I should disinherit them to protect those benefits in the future. Is this right? The money barely covers living expenses.

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• Special Needs Trusts
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• Special Needs Planning
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• Estate Planning

My child with special needs will receive income paid from a special needs trust. Will it reduce their SSI benefits? They need this money for daily expenses and I don't want to create a bigger problem.

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• Special Needs Trusts
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• Public Benefits
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• SSI and SSDI