Special Needs Trusts
Protect Benefits. Preserve the Settlement. Plan for a Lifetime.
Special needs trusts allow families to set aside settlement funds for supplemental support while ensuring continued access to vital public benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
Overview
A purpose-built tool for settlement recipients with a disability.
Special needs trusts are designed to protect eligibility for public assistance programs such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) when a settlement recipient has a disability. These trusts allow families to set aside settlement funds for supplemental support—covering expenses not provided by government programs—while ensuring continued access to vital public benefits.
Amicus Law Firm specializes in creating customized special needs trusts for clients nationwide that comply with complex legal requirements, safeguard assets, and provide peace of mind for families planning for lifelong care and security.
What a Special Needs Trust Does
Three things every special needs trust we draft is built to do.
Preserve eligibility
Maintain access to Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, and other needs-based programs after a settlement.
Compliant by design
Each trust is drafted to comply with the complex federal and state rules that govern special needs planning.
Supplemental support
Trust funds cover expenses that government programs don't, including therapies, equipment, transportation, and quality-of-life needs.
When It Makes Sense
Signs a Special Needs Trust may be the right choice.
Every situation is different. If any of these apply, it's worth a conversation before settlement funds disburse.
Speak with our team- The recipient has a disability and relies on Medicaid or SSI
- A settlement is large enough to disqualify the recipient from benefits
- Long-term care, therapies, or supportive services will be needed
- The family wants to plan for lifelong stability that comes with professional management
Considering a Special Needs Trust?
Talk with our team before settlement funds disburse. We'll review the recipient's benefits, the proposed settlement, and whether a special needs trust—first-party, third-party, or pooled—is the right structure.