VistaPoints, Inc. is a nonprofit organization. It’s only focus is Special Needs Trusts. This type of trust is a legal contact under Federal law which safeguards personal assets.

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The people that benefit from this type of trust:

Families who take care of someone with a chronic illness or disability

People living with a disability

Parents and Caregivers

 

What is a Special Needs Trust?

It is a Legal Contract under Federal Law in which someone (Trustee) agrees to hold assets (money and or property) for the benefit of a person living with a disability.

 

What are the benefits of having a Special Needs Trust?

The funds may be used to pay for nonessential medical care, comfort care, companion services, some medications, personal needs, home modification and other needs.

Why would someone want to establish a Special Needs Trust?

Protection of inheritances and personal injury settlements

Continuation of government benefits

Less burden of financial responsibility on family members

Quality of life can be maintained with services in living with a disability

Prearrangement of other type of expenses

Inheritances can be designated in the trust

Professional Management of your funds by experience trustees

 

Be Informed

It pays to know what you and loved one are risking by not taking advantage of the protection offered by a Special Needs Trust. Vista Points connects you with the legal resources to establish a Special Needs Trust that meets your loved ones needs.

 

Guest Contributor

Darlene Kemp, MPH,MBA

Executive Director

Vista Points: The Special Needs Trust and Resource Center

http://www.vistapoints.org

Mt. Juliet TN. 615-758-4660