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General Info FAQ Glossary Ask Yourself This

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST

  1. Does the beneficiary receive SSI and/or Medicaid?

  2. Is it possible that the beneficiary will participate in any program in the future; such as group housing that may receive Medicaid dollars?

  3. Am I familiar with SSI rules that will affect the beneficiary?

  4. Am I familiar with Medicaid rules that will affect the beneficiary?

  5. Am I familiar with the concept of In-kind, Support and Maintenance (ISM) and how it affects eligibility?

  6. Do I know a qualified trustee to administer the trust?

  7. Has the family of the beneficiary established a budget?

  8. Am I familiar with the rules pertaining to pro rata contributions from third parties benefiting from the trust?

  9. Am I familiar with the rules pertaining to child support obligations?

  10. Am I familiar with the rules concerning taxation of d(4)a Trusts?

 

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