Special Needs Planning

The Appropriate Plan for Your Unique Situation

Two sisters and their disabled little brother sitting together at the park

Special Needs Planning is usually needed to protect government benefits of a loved one with a developmental disability or who has suffered a disabling event. Gifts and inheritances received by a person with a disability can easily disqualify him or her from eligibility for SSI, Medicaid, or other government benefit programs. Appropriate special needs planning can protect gifts and inheritances that can enhance the quality of life for the loved one without jeopardizing availability of needs-based benefits. Special needs planning may involve both trust and non-trust solutions.

 

Special Needs Trusts

Special needs trusts can protect the assets received from personal injury settlements and excess assets that would otherwise disqualify the individual from critically important SSI, Medicaid, or other needs-based benefit programs. Special needs trusts may be critical in divorce proceedings to protect settlements and child support, particularly after a disabled child reaches adulthood. Learn more . . .

Conservatorships and Guardianships

When loved ones become unable to make decisions or care for themselves, a court supervised conservatorship is sometimes the only way to protect them. We are experienced with all aspects of conservatorships and their administration.

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William King Self, CELA

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Disclaimer

These materials are intended strictly as educational information about elder law subjects and should not be construed as legal advice. Each person's situation is unique and requires specific evaluation before advice can be given. Contact us or another reputable and competent elder law or special needs planning attorney regarding your own needs.