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Do you or your spouse/partner have a vision of how your child will live if both of you are not around?
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Have you identified a guardian, conservator, or trustee for your child?
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Do you have a complete understanding of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) government benefits?
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Have you begun setting aside money for your child with special needs?
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Do you have a written Letter of Intent?
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Are either children with special needs or children without special needs being excluded in your will?
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Do you have a special needs or supplementary trust set up to preserve government benefits?
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Have provisions been made to fund these trusts with assets or insurance?
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Have you coordinated your special needs planning with other relatives?
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Have you done everything possible to protect your child’s financial future?
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Have you planned where your special needs child will live if you are not around?
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Will your child be able to earn enough to care for himself or herself?
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Will your child have adequate health insurance?
