Vol. 2, No. 2 March 2005

Estate Planning Considerations for Siblings of People with Disabilities

by
S. Paul Prior, Esq.

continued from page 1

Sometimes assets belonging to the person with a disability, such as the proceeds of a personal injury case, or even an inheritance given directly to the person, can be sheltered in a SNT. However, this requires court approval and the SNT must conform to the requirements of federal law. The trust must also provide for repayment to Medicaid, and presumably to other government agencies, upon the death of the person with a disability.

 

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