Choosing a Trustee<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Choosing a trustee of a special needs trust is a crucial decision to be made by the grantor of the trust. The range of options includes:<\/p>\n
Each of these possibilities has potential advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n
The appointment of a proper trustee and the drafting of appropriate removal powers are of critical importance in this type of trust. Very often, the family considers the money to belong to the family rather than to the beneficiary of the trust. The family often wants to be named as trustee in order to be in a position to control distributions. Such an arrangement can be fraught with peril insofar as public benefit eligibility is concerned. It is always advisable to have an independent, nonfamily member serve as the sole trustee or, at a minimum, as a co-trustee. A professional trustee can be objective and usually has skills, such as (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Choosing a Trustee Choosing a trustee of a special needs trust is a crucial decision to be made by the grantor of the trust. The range of options includes: Parent, sibling (or other individual) Financial institution Nonprofit organization Co-trustees Each…<\/span><\/p>\n