Special Needs Trusts

Phrase “Other obligations” made Special Needs Trust invalid

How the Phrase "Other Obligations" Made Special Needs Trust Invalid Christopher W. G was denied Supplemental Security Income when his…

11 months ago

Planning for Adult Children with Disabilities

Planning for Adult Children with Disabilities Childhood Disability Benefits assist disabled children and adults who became disabled prior to age…

1 year ago

Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts – Form 1041

What is Form 1041 used for? If an estate or trust has gross income of $600 or more during a…

2 years ago

Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship – IRS Form 56

IRS Form 56 is used to notify the IRS of the creation or termination of a fiduciary relationship under section…

2 years ago

Construing the Meaning of a Trust: Settlor’s Intent

If called upon to determine the meaning of a trust, or to resolve some ambiguity, Court look for the intent…

2 years ago

Sample Trust Language Appointing Trustee

The following sample language comes from a trust that was drafted years ago, however it remains useful in understanding issues…

2 years ago

Selecting the Trustee

One of the most important tasks when creating a trust is selecting the trustee. You can have the best trust…

2 years ago

Medicaid’s “any circumstance” test for trusts

Medicaid's "Any Circumstance" Test for Trusts In case you missed the memo, Medicaid doesn't like trusts. The rules relating to…

2 years ago

SNT Trustee Ordered to Reimburse Some Conservator Expenses

SNT Trustee Ordered to Reimburse Some Conservator Expenses In Weidner v. Stevenson (Cal. App. 2nd Dist. May 13, 2024), Roberta…

2 years ago

SNT Payback Provision Enforced

In Agency for Health Care Administration v. Spence (Fla. App. 3rd Dist May 22, 2024) the Court of Appeals reversed…

2 years ago