Special Needs Trusts

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.

I am setting up a trust for my child with special needs. How do I choose a trustee? I want to make sure they understand my child's needs and make decisions to protect them and have the best possible quality of...

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.

Five Massachusetts attorneys have written an uncomplicated, user-friendly guide for those charged with administering a special needs trust.

Many low-income people with disabilities use special needs trusts to remain eligible for public assistance. While you can qualify for the Section 8 voucher program with an SNT, it can affect how much housing assistance you receive.

If I create a special needs trust, will I remain eligible for Medicaid and SSI?...

Academy of Special Needs Planners co-founder Diedre Wachbrit was quoted in a recent Wall Street Journal article on the various tools to ensure that a minor child can receive the benefits of an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

What investments should I consider to help fund a special needs trust for my child's support? I want to make sure the funds in the trust will last as long as possible. What are the best options and why?...

Will a special needs trust (or supplemental needs trust) allow my loved one with disabilities to receive gifts or other money without losing their eligibility for their government benefits? My family wants to help.