Special Needs Trusts

A special needs trust can allow individuals with special needs to preserve assets that will enhance their quality of life while allowing them to remain eligible for needs-based public benefits like Medicaid and SSI.

Special Needs 101

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.

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

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When you are looking into setting up a special needs trust, there are a few important questions you need to ask, especially when it comes to picking a trustee.

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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.

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