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?
What is a "supplemental benefits" trust?
Some lawyers prefer to use the term "supplemental benefits" rather than "special needs." Occasionally the term "supplemental needs" is used. All are interchangeable, and describe the purpose of the trust rather than being a limited legal term.