SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS & ESTATE PLANNING

Rebecca C. Bell, LL.M. of Elder Law explains third party special needs trusts, why create one, important language to use in drafting your trust, and the mechanics behind using one effectively to fit your planning situation.

The National Resource Center and Special Needs Alliance created this comparison chart to highlight the key differences between ABLE accounts and special needs trusts as well what distinguishes a pooled trust from a traditional special needs trust.

Safe, reliable and consistent housing is one of the most important components to a long-term support plan for an individual with a disability. Here are the most important considerations when drafting a special needs trust with housing and real estate owenership in mind!