{"product_id":"9781413321425","title":"Special Needs Trusts: Protect Your Child's Financial Future","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"prodTabHeader\"\u003eLeave money to a loved one with a disability—without losing benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA special needs trust helps you provide financial security for a loved one with a disability—\u003cem\u003ewithout\u003c\/em\u003e jeopardizing important government benefits. In contrast, leaving money directly to loved ones can make it impossible for them to get benefits, including Medicaid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecial Needs Trusts\u003c\/em\u003e provides the step-by-step guidance and forms you need to create a special needs trust for your loved one with a disability. Get detailed information about:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow special needs trusts work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhether or not to hire a lawyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epros and cons of joining a pooled trust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting a letter to give guidance to the successor trustee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econveying your loved one's needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreating a legally sound special needs trust yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecial Needs Trusts\u003c\/em\u003e also provides a formal letter to the trustee, which explains this very important role, and a personal letter to the trustee, which provides crucial information about your loved one. This edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest changes in the law, including updated eligibility requirements for government benefits, current resources, and an experienced perspective about when to make a special needs trust on your own and when to seek the services of an attorney.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOLO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051789336816,"sku":"9781413321425","price":32.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781413321425_p0.jpg?v=1763726547","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781413321425","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}