San Jose Special Needs Trust Litigation Attorney

The Law Office of Janet M. Miller, in Campbell, California, assists with the establishment of special needs trusts for disabled minors or plaintiffs who receive damages from personal injury litigation. These trusts ensure the protection of money judgments for minors and disabled adults while allowing them to maintain eligibility for public benefits. With her many years of experience in estate planning and asset protection, lawyer Janet Miller can help clients preserve settlement money for the future.

For a free, half-hour consultation, contact the Law Office of Janet M. Miller, at 408-445-2944.

The Purpose of Special Needs Trusts for Litigation Damages

Special needs trusts are established for disabled children who receive money judgments in personal injury litigation. The trust allows for the individual to continue to receive needs-based public benefits and preserve the money judgment. The child can access the trust money when he or she is deemed competent.

Special needs trusts also are established for disabled adults including individuals who were disabled prior to a personal injury, or who were disabled as a result of a personal injury. If the injured person is an adult and entitled to Medicare, the government requires part of the settlement money to be set aside.

A Legal Advisor and Counselor

Campbell minor and disabled personal injury settlement lawyer Miller counsels clients and personal injury attorneys on the establishment of these trusts and assists in creating them. She takes time to fully explain how the trusts work and the rules of distribution. Ms. Miller also advises clients in probate, if necessary.

Janet Miller is an experienced estate planning lawyer in Campbell, California. For more information on the benefits of special needs trusts, and to learn how she can assist those who have personal injury settlements, contact her office online or call 408-445-2944 for a free initial consultation.