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Planning for Loved Ones with Disabilities in Leavenworth
Special Needs Trust Attorney in Leavenworth, KS
Families in Leavenworth, Kansas often worry about how to provide for children or loved ones with disabilities without endangering their government benefits. A Special Needs Trust (SNT) is the solution. At Advanced Legal Planning, we design trust-based plans that protect eligibility for programs like SSI and KanCare while providing lasting financial support.
What a Special Needs Trust Provides
A Special Needs Trust holds funds for a disabled beneficiary, managed by a trustee. Funds can be used for:
Preserves SSI and Medicaid eligibility.
Pays for supplemental needs like therapy, education, transportation, and recreation.
Allows families to leave inheritances safely.
Protects against misuse or loss of funds.
Types of Special Needs Trusts in Kansas
First-Party (Self-Settled) SNTs
Funded with the beneficiary’s own money (e.g., inheritance or settlement).
Must reimburse Medicaid upon death.
Third-Party Supplemental Needs Trusts
Funded by parents, grandparents, or relatives.
No Medicaid reimbursement required.
Most commonly created as a sub-trust inside the parent’s estate plan.
Pooled Trusts
Managed by nonprofits for multiple beneficiaries.
Why Sub-Trusts Work Best for Families
Most Kansas families set up a sub-trust within their own estate plan. This ensures:
Automatic funding at the parent’s death.
Benefits remain fully protected.
The trustee has clear instructions tailored to the child’s needs.
Common Mistakes Families Should Avoid
Naming the disabled individual directly as a beneficiary.
Using beneficiary designations that bypass the trust.
Failing to plan ahead for successor trustees.
Trust-first planning prevents these problems.
Serving Leavenworth and Surrounding Communities
Advanced Legal Planning helps families in Leavenworth, KS, and nearby areas such as Lansing, Basehor, and Tonganoxie.
Derby Office: 111 N. Baltimore Ave, Derby, KS 67037
Wichita Office: 10300 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67212
Reach out today through our Contact Page to begin planning a special needs trust.
Leavenworth-Specific FAQs
Can grandparents set up a special needs trust?
Yes. They can establish a sub-trust in their estate plan.
Will an SNT affect SSI or Medicaid?
No, as long as it’s drafted properly.
Who should serve as trustee?
Parents often begin, then pass responsibilities to a trusted relative or professional trustee.
Can the trust pay for housing or food?
Yes, but carefully—some payments may reduce benefits.
At Advance Legal Planning, we believe long-term care shouldn’t mean losing everything. Our experienced team helps families navigate Medicaid and estate planning, ensuring you can protect your home, savings, and future—without the confusion or stress.
Get In Touch
Call (316) 252-2233 for Experienced Medicaid & Estate Planning
Derby Office
111 N. Baltimore Ave Derby, KS 67037
Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm
Sat & Sun – Closed
Wichita Office
10300 W Central Ave Wichita, KS 67212
Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm
Sat & Sun – Closed
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