Special Needs Trust Planning

di Otto Brenner (Autore)

epubli, 2026

For parents of children with severe disabilities, the question 'What happens when readers are gone?' is a constant, crushing weight. Most assume that standard financial planning—saving money and leaving it in a will—is the responsible path. This book reveals why that common-sense approach is a catastrophic mistake, a hidden trap built into the American social safety net that can strip a disabled child of essential government benefits like Medicaid overnight. Author Otto Brenner dismantles the emotional paralysis that prevents so many families from acting. Through powerful, real-world case studies, he illustrates the devastating consequences of inaction—from inheritances being rapidly 'spent down' to families falling into the 'Sibling Trap' by placing an unfair burden on their neurotypical children. This guide provides a clear, actionable framework for securing a child's future. It demystifies the Special Needs Trust, explaining how to fund it, who to appoint as trustee, and why it's the single most important tool for protecting your child. It introduces vital concepts like the 'Two-Generation Funding Map' and the 'Triennial Trust Stress Test' to ensure a plan remains effective for life. Discover how to transform abstract fear into a concrete plan, building a financial legacy that provides a lifetime of dignity and care.

• Autore: Otto Brenner
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: epubli
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9783565565245