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Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities face a major legal shift when their child turns 18. Without guardianship, parents lose the authority to make medical and personal decisions. Without proper estate planning, SSI and Medicaid can be lost. Learn how guardianship and Special Needs Trusts protect your child’s future in Michigan.

A special needs trust can be a crucial tool to protect the financial well-being of a disabled person. However, when considering the creation of a special needs trust, recent changes in the law are significantly impacting special needs trusts. Worryingly, gaps in the relevant new law leave many questions unanswered. This means that families should be carefully crafting special needs trusts, reviewing existing special needs trusts, and preparing for any legal changes yet to come. Let’s discuss some issues families should be aware of.