Special Needs Trusts

Funding a special needs trust with enough money to pay for the needs of a child with special needs can be a daunting task for many parents. One solution is to fund the trust with a form of life insurance.

Written by two certified financial planners with special needs family members, this easy-to-understand guide is a comprehensive resource that addresses all areas of special needs planning.

An alternative to individual special needs trusts are "pooled trusts," which pool the resources of many beneficiaries. Becoming part of one may have advantages, depending on the situation.

Five tips to help plan for a child with special needs.

Government programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provide essentials, such as medical care, food, clothing and shelter. Special needs trusts are designed to supplement, not replace, this kind of basic support.

If you have a special needs child and are worried about what will happen to that child when you die, this detailed book helps you secure the child's future.

Academy of Special Needs Planners co-founder Diedre Wachbrit's article "9 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in Planning for Your Special Needs Child" appears in the March 30, 2007, edition of the US Autism & Asperger Association's Weekly News.

A trustee plays a vital role in managing a beneficiary’s finances, protecting their interests, and maintaining their eligibility for benefits. Selecting the correct trustee is a crucial step in creating the trust.

A guide provides a way for the parents or guardians of children with special needs to map out in detail who their child is and the care he or she should receive.