Special Needs Trust
- What is a Special Needs Trust?
- When Might A Special Needs Trust Be Created?
- If having money will cause problems for my disabled child, can't I just leave that money to his brother and sister and ask that they look after their sibling?
- What government benefits can be coordinated with a Special Needs Trust?
- Does the existence of a Special Needs Trust qualify the beneficiary for public benefits?
- What is a "supplemental benefits" trust?
Does the existence of a Special Needs Trust qualify the beneficiary for public benefits?
No. The existence of a Special Needs Trust does not itself make public benefits available; the beneficiary must qualify for the benefits program already, or qualify after the trust is established. If properly established, the special needs trust will not cause a loss of benefits (although in some circumstances the level of benefits may be reduced), but the trust does not make it easier to qualify.