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Does the beneficiary receive SSI and/or
Medicaid?
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Is it possible that the beneficiary will
participate in any program in the future; such as group housing that may
receive Medicaid dollars?
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Am I familiar with SSI rules that will
affect the beneficiary?
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Am I familiar with Medicaid rules that will
affect the beneficiary?
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Am I familiar with the concept of In-kind,
Support and Maintenance (ISM) and how it affects eligibility?
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Do I know a qualified trustee to administer
the trust?
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Has the family of the beneficiary
established a budget?
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Am I familiar with the rules pertaining to
pro rata contributions from third parties benefiting from the trust?
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Am I familiar with the rules pertaining to
child support obligations?
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Am I familiar with the rules concerning
taxation of d(4)a Trusts?