How SNA Can Help Professionals

All members of the Special Needs Alliance are attorneys � professionals with command of disability and public benefits laws. Turn to Special Needs Alliance for outstanding representation when you need it most.

Advice & Counsel in Litigation Settlement

• Allocation of settlement proceeds between parties
• Determine if a Special Needs Trust is necessary
• Determine if a Structured Settlement Annuity is appropriate
• Tax advice on allocations of a personal injury/medical malpractice settlement award
• Securing and maintaining public benefits for personal injury/medical malpractice cases

Trust and Drafting of Court Approval

• Drafting Special Needs Trusts
• Drafting court documents for settlement of case and approval of Special Needs Trust
• Securing required governmental approval of Special Needs Trusts
• Resolving third party and government claims and liens against settlement proceeds
• Helping Trustees plan Special Needs Trusts

Estate Planning for the Family

• Drafting Wills/Trusts tailored for special needs
• Representation in Probate Court
• Obtaining Guardianship/Conservatorship where appropriate

Public Benefits

• Explaining Special Needs Trusts and counseling Trustees on Trust distributions
• Determining what public benefits are available to clients to help enhance their lives
• Explain to clients and family the operation of Special Needs Trust and what expenses of the disabled person which may be paid from the Special Needs Trust