Trusts for those with special needs

special needs estate planning

If you have a loved one with special needs, estate planning is a little different. Not just any plan will work. There are a few considerations to take.

A recent article from Crain’s Business highlights this issue.

“If a trust is not drafted in accordance with appropriate federal and state laws, the disabled individual may lose means-tested public benefits.

Two types of trusts for disabled individuals exempt from means-tested public benefits are third-party and self-settled trusts.”

The article explains both of the above-mentioned types of trusts, and how to go about planning in accordance with appropriate laws for the situation.

Follow this link to read the full article.

 

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