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April 19, 2026•11 min read

Special Needs Trusts: How to Provide for a Disabled Loved One Without Losing Their Government Benefits

A Special Needs Trust allows you to leave money and assets for a disabled loved one without disqualifying them from Medicaid and SSI. Learn how these trusts work, who needs one, and how to set one up correctly.

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