Special Needs Trusts

If you are thinking about moving to another state with your child, or if your child has grown up and is moving to another state, provisions in your child's special needs trust may no longer be applicable.

While there is no such thing as a "typical" divorce, a divorcing couple that has a child with special needs faces even more complicated issues than most, such as the impact of child support payments on the child's eligibility for SSI.

A recent New York case highlights the importance of planning in advance for a child with special needs, as well as of choosing the proper advocate for your child.

Here are some important points to consider before finalizing your child's inuury settlement to ensure their well-being over a lifetime.

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? ...

Special needs trusts (SNTs) can play an important role in helping families plan for children with special needs. Here are some of the most compelling reasons to speak with your attorney about establishing an SNT.

Beneficiaries of a special needs trust can still qualify for federal housing assistance programs like Section 8, but careful planning is required to avoid having benefits reduced or eliminated.

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? ...

Parents of children with special needs often want to direct required distributions from IRAs following their deaths into a special needs trust (SNT) for the child. But if the trust is not set up properly, the income tax consequences can...