by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA<\/p>\n
This is the first part of a two-part article on distributions from special needs trusts for caregivers. It is often necessary for a family to hire a caregiver to assist in providing care for a child, even an adult child, with disabilities. The special needs trust can pay for this care, but certain rules must be followed. There are a number of considerations when a trustee hires a caregiver for the beneficiary with disabilities. Certain rules pertain whether the caregiver is a family member or not.<\/p>\n
One consideration is insurance. Whenever a trust employs a caregiver, whether it be a parent or other family member or even a non-family member, insurance is an important consideration. Worker’s compensation insurance should always be considered where a caregiver is being employed. If the caregiver suffers an injury in the course of employment, the trust will be responsible. Worker’s compensation insurance (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA This is the first part of a two-part article on distributions from special needs trusts for caregivers. It is often necessary for a family to hire a caregiver to assist in providing care for…<\/span><\/p>\n