All members of the Special Needs Alliance are attorneys and professionals with command of disability and public benefits laws. Turn to Special Needs Alliance for outstanding representation when you need it most.
Advice & Counsel in Litigation Settlement
- Allocation of settlement proceeds between parties
- Determine if a Special Needs Trust is necessary
- Determine if a Structured Settlement Annuity is appropriate
- Tax advice on allocations of a personal injury/medical malpractice settlement award
- Securing and maintaining public benefits for personal injury/medical malpractice cases
Trust and Drafting of Court Approval
- Drafting Special Needs Trusts
- Drafting court documents for settlement of case and approval of Special Needs Trust
- Securing required governmental approval of Special Needs Trusts
- Resolving third party and government claims and liens against settlement proceeds
- Helping Trustees plan Special Needs Trusts
Estate Planning for the Family
- Drafting Wills/Trusts tailored for special needs
- Representation in Probate Court
- Obtaining Guardianship/Conservatorship where appropriate
Public Benefits
- Explaining Special Needs Trusts and counseling Trustees on Trust distributions
- Determining what public benefits are available to clients to help enhance their lives
- Explain to clients and family the operation of Special Needs Trust and what expenses of the disabled person which may be paid from the Special Needs Trust