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Special Needs Trust
Attorney in Florida

Planning for a loved one with a disability demands more than a traditional estate plan — it requires specialized legal foresight. A Special Needs Trust provides lifelong financial support without jeopardizing critical eligibility for means-tested benefits like Medicaid and SSI. We architect customized trusts that deliver long-term security and absolute peace of mind.

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Our Special Needs Expertise

Trusts That Supplement,
Never Replace, Benefits

  • Third-Party Special Needs Trusts Funded with assets from parents, grandparents, or relatives, so an inheritance or gift benefits your loved one without disrupting public assistance.
  • First-Party Special Needs Trusts Designed to hold assets that belong to the individual — such as a personal injury settlement — while legally maintaining benefit eligibility.
  • Standalone & Testamentary SNTs Trusts that take effect during your lifetime or are seamlessly triggered through your Last Will & Testament.
  • Comprehensive Estate Coordination Aligning the SNT with your revocable trusts, wills, and beneficiary designations to prevent accidental, disastrous disqualifications.
  • Trust Administration Guidance Giving your chosen trustees the exact legal and operational framework needed to manage SNT funds properly and compliantly.
Compassion Meets Precision

Lifelong care,
uninterrupted.

A properly structured SNT supplements public benefits rather than replacing them — dramatically enhancing your loved one's quality of life through health, daily care, education, and recreation.

Looking for a practical starting point? Our Special Needs planning checklist and provider partnership program walk families and organizations through the key terms, age-18 decisions, and care-continuity planning step by step.

A lasting, unbreakable legacy of care, protection, and safety.
Common Questions

Special Needs Trust FAQ

Will a Special Needs Trust affect my loved one's Medicaid or SSI?
No — that is the entire point. A properly structured SNT holds and manages assets so they are not counted toward strict government eligibility limits, supplementing benefits rather than replacing them.
What's the difference between an SNT and an ABLE account?
An ABLE account is a tax-advantaged savings account for qualified disability expenses with annual contribution limits; an SNT is a trust with broader capacity and control. Many families use both, and we help you decide.
What can Special Needs Trust funds be used for?
Life-enriching expenses that public benefits don't cover: medical and dental care, therapies, personal care attendants, adaptive technology, education, recreation, travel, and more.
When should we set one up?
As early as possible — ideally before a child turns 18 or before an inheritance or settlement arrives. Acting early prevents accidental disqualification from essential programs.
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