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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. […]