Special Needs Trusts Articles

What Is a Special Needs Trust?

How to Care for Children with Special Needs Through Estate Planning. For many people, the basics of estate planning are simple enough, but for those families with loved ones who are disabled or have special needs, the estate planning process is more involved – and...

7 Reasons You Need a Trust for Your Family

So many people think trusts are only for the wealth or super-wealthy. That's not the case. There are a number of reasons why trusts are beneficial to any family. Here are 7 of them: 1. Control distribution of assets. You wouldn’t hand over your car keys to a child...

Is Inheriting in a Trust a Must?

Why your children should inherit in a trust .... You lovingly bring your children into this world. You raise your children with love. You may even create a an estate plan to safely pass on your assets as well as a legacy of love. But does your plan simply leave your...

How to Plan for the Long-Term Care of a Special Needs Child

Parents of special needs children are naturally concerned about how that child will get the care he or she needs after they are gone. There are several ways to plan for the care of a long-term disabled heir, including: Special Needs Trust – A special needs trust can...