Special Needs Planning

Attorneys at McCandlish Lillard can help families and seniors develop a care plan for a child or loved one with special needs (such as mental or physical disability).  Attorneys knowledgeable aobut current government benefit programs can help determine if a trust is needed now or it is better to wait. 

A Special Needs Trust is created to manage resources for a person with special needs, while maintaining the individual's eligibility for public assistance benefits. The trust is managed by a trustee on behalf of the person with the disability. Funds of the Special Needs Trust can be used for food, shelter, clothing and medical support services.