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Estate Planning as an Act of Love: Protecting What Matters Most

Jenny loved being a mom. Raising her son Michael, who had special needs, brought her immense joy—but it also came with challenges. Jenny was Michael’s biggest advocate, navigating a maze of therapies and education plans to ensure he thrived. But one night, while watching Michael peacefully sleep, a thought struck her with a terrifying weight: “What happens to Michael if I’m not here?” Jenny couldn’t shake the question, and she knew she needed a plan. That’s when she turned to The Estate Planning Law Center, where she discovered the power of Special Needs Trusts (SNTs). These legal tools are more than just financial strategies—they’re lifelines for families like Jenny’s. An SNT allows families to provide for their loved ones with disabilities without jeopardizing access to critical government benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). During her consultation, Jenny learned that simply leaving an inheritance to Michael could do more

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