Posted on Mon Jul 18, 2022, on Klenk Law Podcast
What You Need to Know About Third-Party Special Needs Trusts Hello, this is Peter Klenk, New Jersey and Pennsylvania trusts and estates attorney here to talk a little bit more about death and taxes, the same stuff we’ve been talking about in the past. But this time, we’re going […]
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Posted on Sun Apr 19, 2020, on Special Needs Estate Planning
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “What is a Special Needs Trust? Can I use a Special Needs Trust to protect my special needs child?” What is a Special Needs Trust? If you have a loved one with special needs, he or she may be entitled to certain government benefits […]
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Posted on Mon Apr 6, 2020, on Special Needs Estate Planning
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “How can I save money for my special needs child without disqualifying him from government benefits? Do I need to create a Special Needs Trust or are there other options?” How can I save money for my Special Needs Child? If you or a […]
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Posted on Fri Mar 1, 2019, on Special Needs Estate Planning
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “Hi, can you give me examples of Estate Planning for the Special Needs Child?” 3 Ideas For Estate Planning for the Special Needs Child. Having a Special Needs Child brings challenges and obligations not faced by other parents. When a Special Needs Child reaches […]
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Posted on Wed Dec 19, 2018, on Probate and Estate Administration
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “Please give me Examples of Avoiding Probate.” Examples of Avoiding Probate: Avoiding Probate with a Revocable Living Trust. Mr. Philadelphia had his Estate Planning Lawyer draft a Revocable Living Trust. Mr. Philadelphia served as the sole trustee during his life and moved all […]
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Posted on Wed Dec 19, 2018, on Estate Planning
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “Please give me Examples of Estate Planning Protecting your Heirs.” Examples of Estate Planning Protecting Your Heirs: Example of an Education Trust Protecting Your Heirs. Mrs. Philadelphia wished to make sure her Grandchildren had enough money to pay for college. She instructed her Estate […]
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Posted on Mon Dec 12, 2016, on Special Needs Estate Planning
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “I want to set up a Special Needs Trust for my son in my Will. Can I fund a Special Needs Trust with life insurance?”
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Posted on Sun Dec 4, 2016, on Special Needs Estate Planning
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “What is a Special Needs Trust?”
A Special Needs Trust is a trust designed to hold assets for a person receiving needs-based government benefits. The person who benefits from the trust is the “beneficiary.” Typically, the beneficiary is an individual with physical or mental disabilities who qualifies for needs-based benefits, such as Medicaid. Giving this person money or making them an heirwould disqualify them. Special Needs Trusts were created to hold assets for these people without excluding them from the benefits. A Special Needs Trust allows you to look out for your loved one by providing them with the little extras that will improve their life.
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Posted on Mon Oct 3, 2016, on Special Needs Trust
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “Can I form a Special Needs Trust during my lifetime? I would like to put some money aside for my Special Needs son now. But I don’t want to disqualify him from his Medicaid.”
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Posted on Mon Sep 26, 2016, on Special Needs Trust
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “At my son’s death, can I decide who receives any remaining money in the Special Needs Trust? I want to set up a Special Needs Trust for my son in my Will. But, when he dies, can my daughter receive what money remains?”
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