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Self-Settled Special Needs Trust

Receiving an inheritance, settlement, or other assets can create an unexpected problem for individuals with disabilities who rely on means-tested benefits such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In many cases, receiving assets outright can jeopardize eligibility for these important programs. A self-settled special needs trust may provide a solution. This trust allows assets…
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Enriching Life with a Special Needs Trust

A special needs trust (SNT) is a trust for a disabled beneficiary that doesn’t jeopardize the beneficiary’s eligibility for needs-based government benefits. SNT funds can generally be used to pay for almost anything that falls outside of basic support. There are two main types of SNTs: first-party and third-party. The main difference between them is…

