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What are the main benefits of an SDT? The asset value limit of $781,250 (indexed annually on 1 July) and income from the trust may be disregarded for the purposes of the principal beneficiary's income support payment. Assets above that limit are added to the assessable assets of the principal beneficiary.
Anyone may contribute to a beneficiary's account, but only cash assets may be placed in an ABLE account. A special needs trust, on the other hand, may hold non-cash assets such as land or stock. ABLE account contributions are limited to a maximum annual contribution equal to the annual gift tax exclusion.
Cons of Special Needs Trusts The trust must be maintained, and yearly management costs can be high. Depending on who manages the fund, there may be a minimum amount required to set up the trust. It may be financially difficult for the settlor to actually establish the trust, depending upon their circumstances.
With an irrevocable trust, the transfer of assets is permanent. So once the trust is created and assets are transferred, they generally can't be taken out again. You can still act as the trustee but you'd be limited to withdrawing money only on an as-needed basis to cover necessary expenses.
Funds held in a properly drafted special needs trust (SNT) will not affect a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid recipient's benefits. However, funds disbursed in a manner that violates SSI or Medicaid rules can impact these benefits.