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What Is the Difference Between A Third Party And First Party Special Needs Trust?

June 1, 2022
Tom Torr

Planning ahead for the future of a child with special needs requires advanced considerations. Outright gifts of money could accidentally bar your loved one from getting crucial government benefits through Medicaid and other programs. This means that sheltering assets in what is known as a special needs trust may be the only opportunity to provide financial support during your life and after you pass away. There are Read More

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