By Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA One of the trusts used in Medicaid Planning is a Disability Annuity Special Needs Trust (“DASNT”). A previous Straight Word article discussed a Disability Annuity Trust (“DAT”). These trusts are designed so that an…
By Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA One of the trusts used in Medicaid Planning is a Disability Annuity Special Needs Trust (“DASNT”). A previous Straight Word article discussed a Disability Annuity Trust (“DAT”). These trusts are designed so that an…
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA The chart below is a brief comparison between a Disability Annuity Trust (“DAT”) and a Disability Annuity Special Needs Trust (“DASNT”). Consideration DAT DASNT Typical Grantor Parent/Grandparent Parent/Grandparent Typical Trustee Family Member…
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA There are four main issues to be considered in drafting any trust involving a potential Medicaid recipient. These include: Availability; Transfer of asset penalty; Payback provision; and Tax considerations, including income, gift and estate…
By Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA The Concept A sole benefit of trust is a creature of HCFA Transmittal 64.’ These trusts have traditionally been used in crisis planning. They can be established for the benefit of disabled persons—a Disability Annuity Trust (“DAT”).2 The idea…
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA One of the trusts used in Medicaid Planning is a Disability Annuity Special Needs Trust (“DASNT”). A previous article discussed a Disability Annuity Trust (“DAT”). These trusts are designed so that an individual can…
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA A Disability Annuity Trust (“DAT”) can be established for a disabled child or any disabled individual.[1] However, in considering the use of a DAT for a disabled person, care must be taken to examine…
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA The Concept. A sole benefit of trust is a creature of HCFA Transmittal 64.[1] These trusts have traditionally been used in crisis planning. They can be established for the benefit of disabled persons—a Disability…