Special Needs Trusts in Canada & the USA

An overview of how families protect government benefits while providing for loved ones with disabilities.

Henson Trust (Canada)

A Henson Trust is a discretionary trust set up under Canadian law to hold assets for a person with disabilities without affecting their eligibility for means-tested government benefits (e.g., provincial disability assistance programs).

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Special Needs Trust (USA)

In the United States, Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) serve the same purpose: safeguarding access to SSI and Medicaid while providing discretionary funds for extra expenses that enhance quality of life.

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Understanding Income Trust in Canada

An overview of how income trusts work in Canada and why they’ve been used.

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