Special Needs Trusts

What Happens to Assets Left in a Special Needs Trust on the Death of the Beneficiary?

Terminating a special needs trust is not as simple as merely writing a check to the remainder beneficiaries and calling it a day. There are several key considerations and requirements to keep in mind.

Child Support and Special Needs: Six Important Questions

Parents of a child with special needs know that they must plan for the child’s care and support, especially if the child is unlikely ever to be able to earn an income. If divorce is looming, be sure to learn the answers to these key...

Theft from SNT Highlights Value of Using a Professional Trustee

A New Jersey man has been charged with stealing $330,000 from the special needs trust (SNT) of a man living in a long-term care facility. ...

Qualified Disability Trusts Can Offer Tax Savings

Some special needs trusts may be eligible for considerable tax savings. Here's how.

5 Issues to Consider When Creating a Special Needs Trust

Here are some of the questions you will need to consider in guiding your attorney to create a special needs trust.

What Is a "Third-Party" Special Needs Trust and How Is It Different From Other Kinds of Trusts?

Third-party special needs trusts, as the name implies, are funded with assets that never belonged to the trust beneficiary, and they provide several advantages over the other two types of special needs trusts.

What Can My Special Needs Trust Pay for Without Affecting My Disability Benefits?

One of the most commonly asked questions about special needs trusts is what can the trusts pay for without affecting the beneficiary's public assistance?...