(Estate Planners) - The special needs trust, which is sometimes referred to by the term ‘supplement needs trust’ is a trust that is designed to benefit a disabled child after your death. This trust involves the appointment of a trustee who will hold property for the child’s benefit. The special needs trust can provide for the child’s needs without legally disqualifying the child from receiving the benefit of government programs like Social Security, Supplement Security Income, or Medicaid.
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