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Closing a Gap in Disability Benefits A General Overview of the Childhood Disability Benefits Fairness Act (H.R. 9846)   Why This Issue Matters A recently introduced federal bill, the Childhood Disability Benefits Fairness Act (H.R. 9846), seeks to address an unintended gap in disability benefits. The proposal focuses on individuals with disabilities who may lose [...]

Your Estate Plan Names the Fiduciary. Your Transition Plan Helps Them Act. Estate planning often focuses on who will act when a client can no longer act for themselves. That question matters. But for clients who name Mission Management & Trust Co. (“Mission Trust”) as successor trustee, agent under a financial power of attorney, personal […]

When a Beneficiary Requests a Trust Distribution What a Corporate Trustee Considers When a beneficiary asks for money from a trust, the request may seem simple. For a corporate trustee, it is a fiduciary decision. The trustee must follow the trust document, honor the settlor’s intent, treat beneficiaries fairly, and protect trust assets for their […]

Shared Stewardship: Planning for Life’s Transitions — Not Just What Happens After Death When families begin planning for the future of a loved one with disabilities or long-term support needs, the conversation often starts with a single question: Who should serve as trustee? No doubt this is an important decision. Trustees carry significant legal and […]

Taxation of Special Needs Trusts Key Planning Considerations for 2026 Administering a special needs trust means more than following the rules. It’s about making thoughtful decisions that balance taxes with long-term benefit protection. Special needs trusts (SNTs) are designed to do something very specific: Preserve assets while protecting access to means-tested benefits. But from a […]

What Is a Trust Protector? When families create a trust, they name a trustee to manage the assets and carry out the instructions in the trust document. Sometimes, they also name a trust protector. A trust protector is a person or company given specific powers to make sure the trust continues to work as intended. […]