In this article, our Illinois special needs attorneys discuss how Special Needs Trusts are used in planning for the care of individuals with special needs. 

Typically, if someone has a disability in Illinois, they are entitled to Supplemental Security Income if they have less than $2,000 in assets and earn under the maximum amount as described by SSI guidelines.  With our help, you can create a Special Needs Trust to ensure that your loved one with a disability can gain assets and income without reduction of benefits.  

Read the full article by our Illinois special needs attorneys on the special needs planning process in Illinois.

Special Needs Trusts can be used for most types of payments except for groceries, shelter, utilities and mortgage payments, because these are the types of expenses that SSI is intended to cover. In this article, our Illinois special needs attorneys discuss how to add a home to a Special Needs Trust and why you shouldn't count it as an asset when calculating Supplemental Security Income.  We also explain the types of items that Special Needs Trust are allowed to pay for as well as what is not allowed under the rules.

Our Illinois special needs lawyers can help you better understand your options in a special needs trust. In this article, we cover the main differences between two common types of special needs trusts: testamentary and stand-alone.

In general, stand-alone special needs trusts are preferable because they make it easier for the beneficiary to access benefits from multiple sources. However, testamentary special needs trusts can be better for beneficiaries that don't have any assets of their own.

To find out which might be best for your situation, make sure to read the full article by our Illinois special needs attorneys.

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