Traditional Estate Planning Doesn't Work for Special Needs Families

Traditional Estate Planning Doesn't Work for Special Needs Families

From Cheri Hill Show by Cheri Hill

February 24, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the unique financial planning challenges faced by special needs families and the types of Special Needs Trusts available to them.

Special needs families face unique financial questions when planning for the future. Conventional wisdom suggests setting up an inheritance or a life insurance policy to provide resources for them, but a financial hurdle complicates their situation. There are three main types of Special Needs Trusts, and the type of trust usually depends on who’s funding it. The most common types include: sageintl.com or 800-254-5779

Topics covered

  • special needs planning
  • estate planning
  • financial planning

Keywords

  • inheritance
  • life insurance
  • financial hurdles
  • Special Needs Trusts

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