First Published in Financial Advisor IQ Think Tank May 26, 2026 The business of trusts – particularly special needs trusts – is in a period of structural change. Emerging tools […]
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Practice Management, Resource HubFirst Published in Financial Advisor IQ Think Tank January 6, 2026 Special needs trusts are a hidden gem for modern advisory practices focused on retaining next-gen clients and developing new
ABLE accounts and special needs trusts (SNTs) are both financial products that give a person with a disability the use of money that is not counted toward benefit program (SSI,
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Conservatorship and special needs trusts are both tools to support an adult with disabilities, but they operate very differently and are appropriate in different circumstances. Conservatorship is a court proceeding
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What is a special needs trust? A special needs trust (sometimes called a supplemental needs trust) is a legal arrangement that holds money or property to provide long-term financial security
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Setting up a special needs trust is easier than you might think. For a family with three children, including one with special needs, parents can create a fair estate plan using a special needs trust for the disabled child and wealth transfer trusts for the others, optimizing asset allocation and reducing caregiving burdens.
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Debunking Special Needs Trust Myths Creating and funding a special needs trust is simultaneously a personal and emotional experience – and too often a search for the truth about special
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Resource HubOften, we hear that a family “has” a special needs trust. As an advisor, you may hear that too and think your client is all set. Your client might think they’re all set, too. Before accepting this at face value, take a minute to “trust, and verify.”
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Practice ManagementVolatility and disruption don’t change core priorities, but they do trigger a desire to act. Here’s a clear, lasting solution you can implement for your clients right now.
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Special Needs TrustsThe $105 trillion generational asset transfer and the needs of 23 million Americans with disabilities create a $6 trillion opportunity for wealth advisors. Incorporating special needs trust services into estate planning helps retain assets and strengthens intergenerational family connections. Visible National Trust offers tailored solutions and training for advisors and firms to implement these services.
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