Question

What is a special needs trust and when should I use one?

Answer

A special needs trust holds assets for the benefit of a person with disabilities without disqualifying them from means-tested government programs like SSI or Medicaid. A direct inheritance could eliminate those benefits. A properly drafted third-party special needs trust provides supplemental resources for education, transportation, recreation, and personal care while preserving the beneficiary’s essential government support.

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