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Newport Beach Special Needs Planning Attorney

Rest Assured That Your Child Will Be Cared For – Today And Always!

Newport Beach Special Needs Trusts

At The Meier Law Firm, we understand the unique joys and demands of raising a child with special needs.

As a parent or caretaker, you shouldn’t worry about what would happen to your child should something unexpected happen to you.

We can help in the following ways:

  • Your child will be raised by the legal guardian you want if something unexpected happens to you
  • Your child will never be placed in the care of strangers during an emergency
  • Protect your family assets from being depleted on care
  • The money you leave behind will go to your child without disqualifying them from government benefits
  • If needed, you can make financial and legal decisions for your child once they turn 18 years old
  • You leave behind far more than just money
  • Your child will be raised by who you want if something unexpected happens to you
  • Your child will never be placed in the care of strangers during an emergency
  • Protect your family assets from being depleted on care
  • The money you leave behind will go to your child without disqualifying them from government benefits
  • If needed, you can make financial and legal decisions for your child once they turn 18 years old
  • You leave behind far more than just money

It’s Simple, And Easy To Get Started.

1. Book a Planning Session

First, you’ll attend a planning session with us to discuss your child’s needs and your options.

2. Create a Customized Plan

We’ll identify what legal strategies will work best for your family members to create a customized plan.

3. Gain Peace of Mind

You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your child with special needs gets the care they deserve— no matter what.

Finding The Best Special Needs Trust And Conservatorship Lawyer For You

Work with The Meier Law Firm for your Special Needs Trust and Conservatorship to protect your family members, provide the care they need, and give you the peace of mind you deserve!

The Meier Law Firm will help your family with compassionate legal care. To get started on protecting the future of your loved one’s needs, book your planning session or give us a call.

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The 10 Legal Protections For Children With Special Needs Workshop — Protect Your Child for Life!

Overview:

The Special Needs Workshop is for parents and grandparents of a child with a disability. Through real-life stories and easy-to-understand legal principles, our presenters help parents understand the legal and practical steps they must take to ensure a lifetime of love and care for their child.

Our presenters are personally involved with organizations that benefit children with mental or physical disabilities. They are committed to helping parents obtain the services, care, education, and future their family deserves.

Contact The Meier Law Firm Today

At The Meier Law Firm, we know that planning for the future can be overwhelming. However, special needs planning is crucial for ensuring that your child with a disability will have a secure future. We aim to help you create a special needs trust to protect your child. We want to help you create a trust that best benefits your loved ones.

Contact The Meier Law Firm today if you need help creating a special needs trust. Call now to book your planning session.

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FAQ: Special Needs Planning in Newport Beach, CA

What is a special needs trust?

A special needs trust is a fiduciary relationship between a grantor, trustee, and beneficiary. The grantor creates the trust and defines how the trust funds should be used and distributed. The grantor also establishes a trustee responsible for the trust funds. Finally, the beneficiary is the person who receives the special needs trust funds.

The purpose of a special needs trust is to provide the beneficiary with assets while maintaining their eligibility for needs-based public benefits. A special needs trust is one of many great estate planning tools that could help you plan for your child’s financial future.

Can you change or revise a special needs trust?

A special needs trust is sometimes revocable or sometimes irrevocable, depending on how you set it up. If it is revocable, you can change the terms. If it is irrevocable, you cannot change the terms. You will want to talk with a special needs trust lawyer to determine whether the special needs trust should be revocable or irrevocable. Typically, even if a special needs trust is revocable, it becomes irrevocable if the grantor dies or funds are left to the trust.

How can a special needs trust planning attorney help me?

While hiring a lawyer to create trust is not required, working with a special needs planning attorney is in your best interest. They can help you understand the terms of the trust, and they can help you create a trust that is most helpful to the beneficiary. One of the purposes of a special needs trust is to provide the beneficiary with funds without making them ineligible for government-funded programs. So, your lawyer can help you develop a trust that keeps your loved one qualified for these government benefits.

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