I have a son with autism. Is there anything I can do in my estate plan that would protect his interests?
Yes. You may create a special needs trust in conjunction with your Will. For more information, visit the Arc of North Carolina and read about the Life Plan Trust. A comprehensive care plan for future care may be created for your special needs child and the Life Plan Trust may act as trustee for funds that you have designated in your estate for your child. If you have more than one child, a combination of a special needs trust and a testamentary trust for minor children may be created in your estate planning to meet the needs of different family members.
