A guide to putting together a special needs plan - How to begin a plan that includes preparing a Letter of Intent, will and Special Needs Trust; establishing financial need; and addressing guardianship and government benefit issues. www.ican.com/channels/money/manage_finances/estate_planning.cfm
Estate Planning: NICHCY News Digest 18 - An overview of the process by which families can create specialized wills and trusts to provide for their children in the future. This issue is tailored for those planning for the needs of adult sons and daughters with disabilities. nichcy.org/pubs/newsdig/nd18.htm
Future Planning Resources - Links, publications, and advice on special needs planning from The ARC. thearc.org/misc/futplan.html
LifeLines: Spring 2000 - A pooled special needs trust from Disabled and Alone/Life Services for the Handicapped. www.disabledandalone.org/lifelines/spring2000
The Oak Experience - Information on special needs planning and accessing government benefits for families of individuals with disabilities. www.theoakexperience.org