Medicaid and special needs trust planning requires a careful balance of strategy, compliance, and compassion. This course unpacks state-specific rules on Medicaid eligibility, asset protection strategies, and drafting special needs trusts. Explore essential SNT provisions, tax traps, and administrative missteps that can jeopardize benefits. Equip yourself with the tools to craft effective, ethical plans in that hold up under scrutiny - register today! Discover methods for structuring client assets to preserve Medicaid eligibility under current rules. Gain confidence in choosing the right type of special needs trust to best serve your client. Draft custom-tailored SNT provisions that support long-term administration. Understand fiduciary duties of trustees and learn how to prevent missteps in ongoing trust management. Navigate tax treatment of special needs and Medicaid asset protection trusts, including key reporting obligations. Clarify the ethical responsibilities when representing vulnerable clients and couples.
