Special Needs Trusts

Should I Disinherit My Disabled Child to Protect His Benefits?

Parents whose children are receiving government benefits, such as SSI and Medicaid, know that those benefits are means-tested. Those with countable assets greater than $2,000 can…

Special Needs Trusts

What Supplemental Expenses Can Special Needs Trusts Pay For?

Unlike a support trust which direct that funds be used for the health, welfare, and support of a beneficiary, a Special Needs Trust (SNT) is a…

Special Needs Trusts

Estate Planning for Special Needs Children

Estate planning is important for all families, but especially so for families with a special needs child.  This is because without appropriate estate planning,…

Planning for Special Circumstances

Top Ten Estate Planning Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children

Estate planning is extremely important for parents of special needs children. Without proper planning, well-meaning parents can inadvertently disqualify special needs children from receiving government benefits, which…