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		<title>When It Comes To A Supplemental Needs Trust,  Out of Sight Should Never Be Out of Mind</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Supplemental Needs Trusts (sometimes called Special Needs Trusts) allow people with mental or physical disabilities, or even people with chronic or acquired illnesses, to have unlimited assets held in Trust for their benefit.  If you have a child, grandchild, or even a spouse with a disability, a Supplemental Needs Trust can ensure that they have the funds they need to maintain their lifestyle after you’re gone.

And if your Supplemental Needs Trust is drafted properly those assets don’t count as financial resources in determining your loved one’s eligibility for government benefits.  The Trust provides for supplemental care over and above what government programs provide.]]></description>
		<link>http://thespecialneedsadvocateguy.com/2010/07/31/when-it-comes-to-a-supplemental-needs-trust-out-of-sight-should-never-be-out-of-mind/</link>
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		<title>Special Needs&#8230;Special Planning When The Court is Involved</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am receiving more and more calls asking about protecting a settlement for a plaintiff in a personal injury case that has a disability. The plaintiff has a catastrophic brain injury due to the negligence of the defendant and receives a $3 million award in damages. A structured settlement can be integrated with a special [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thespecialneedsadvocateguy.com/2010/04/01/special-needs-special-planning-when-the-court-is-involved-2/</link>
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		<title>Who to Put in Charge of Your Child&#8217;s Special Needs Trust</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Who to Put in Charge of Your Child&#8217;s Special Needs Trust&#8221; Written by Kirsten Izatt If you haven&#8217;t decided yet who to put in charge of your child&#8217;s special needs trust, here&#8217;s some guidance to help you decide. During your life, you can be in charge of your child&#8217;s trust. The job is pretty easy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thespecialneedsadvocateguy.com/2010/01/02/hello-world/</link>
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		<title>Welcome!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the place where I hope you will find a wealth of information that will be helpful to you as you navigate the benefits and help that are available for your special needs loved one. Feel free to post your experiences and any information you might find helpful and useful to our readers.]]></description>
		<link>http://thespecialneedsadvocateguy.com/2009/11/08/welcome/</link>
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