A special needs trust (SNT), also referred to as a supplemental needs trust, is created for a person who is disabled or has functional needs and gives that individual more financial support. While ...

A special needs trust provides financial support for a disabled person without affecting their eligibility for benefits like SSI or Medicaid. Families or caregivers can fund the trust with cash, ...

The patchwork of government programs for adults with disabilities, and their varying eligibility rules, create complications and traps. But more financial planners are aiming to help. When she was ...

Whether you are a parent planning for a child with disabilities, an adult concerned about aging parents, or an individual looking ahead to your own needs, a trust may be the key to securing your ...

'I am not in any trouble and nor do I currently owe any money to the IRS. However, I've had several expensive run-ins with the IRS' Dear Tax Guy, I have a special-needs daughter who is under the court ...

A special needs trust is a legal way to help provide for a person with a disability without disqualifying them for governmental benefits. One of the main financial risks of having a disability is that ...

More than 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder during their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chances are, some of these ...

When settling a lawsuit on behalf of a person with a disability, the plaintiff's attorney must take into account not only the settlement amount, but also how the settlement will be distributed.

The Center for Special Needs Trust Administration was a nonprofit, and its operations were not closely scrutinized or audited by the government. designer491 / Getty Images It is a case that has rocked ...

I have a special-needs daughter who is under the court-appointed care of her mother. Her mother is remarried, but we get along fine and I totally trust her with the care of our daughter. Does the ...