Yes, it is very important to discuss with your attorney any special needs your beneficiaries may have.  Some clients have children with alcohol or drug problems or potentially divorcing spouses or general creditor problems.  Often our clients want to protect their child’s inheritance from being wasted by either the child himself or by grasping creditors or divorcing spouses.  There are ways within a will or trust that the estate planning attorney can provide for these special needs so by all means discuss this openly with your attorney.  Of course some children with mental or physical handicaps have their own special needs.  This usually requires specialized planning and an attorney experienced in this area can help tremendously.   Click here for more information about planning for persons with special needs.

Last updated on January 6, 2011 by Glenn Karisch