The terms “special” and “supplemental” are often used interchangeably. Frequently, “special” refers to a first party, or self-settled trust, while “supplemental” refers to a trust settled by a third party which supplements basic food and shelter. Other sources define “special” as one in which the trustee has limited discretion to make distributions, whereas “supplemental” is… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Special Needs Trust
When Family Wants to Help Your Child with Special Needs
Very often a family member such as a grandparent, aunt or uncle or even a sibling would like to give the disabled individual a cash gift or other assets. Although the services available through government benefits are substantial, the actual cash benefits are not. Outright gifts might cause the disabled person’s assets to increase above… Read More »