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KateEA · 02-28-2009, 07:35 PM

Are you sure that is a special needs trust?

The function of a special needs trust generally is to allow a disabled person to have assets to meet the needs not usually covered by government programs. The terms of the SNT allow the beneficiary to have assets normally kicking out benefits, yet still receive the benefits.

At the passing of the beneficiary, the government agents potentially have a claim on trust assets.

Whether there is anything remaining for the survivors is dependent on the existence and amount of that claim.

This is a highly specialized area involving specialized legal knowledge.

02-28-2009, 07:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
KateEA Status: Getting feet wet Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 37 Rep Power: 25	Are you sure that is a special needs trust? The function of a special needs trust generally is to allow a disabled person to have assets to meet the needs not usually covered by government programs. The terms of the SNT allow the beneficiary to have assets normally kicking out benefits, yet still receive the benefits. At the passing of the beneficiary, the government agents potentially have a claim on trust assets. Whether there is anything remaining for the survivors is dependent on the existence and amount of that claim. This is a highly specialized area involving specialized legal knowledge.