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How Do I Setup a Special Disability Trust?

Posted by PW Lawyers on 3 September 2024
How Do I Setup a Special Disability Trust?
There are several steps that you need to take to setup a Special Disability Trust. The first step is to get legal advice from someone who specialises in Special Disability Trusts. A lawyer can help you ensure that the trust deed complies with all legal requirements. Secondly you should get accoun...
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What are the Requirements of a Special Disability Trust?

Posted by PW Lawyers on 15 August 2024
What are the Requirements of a Special Disability Trust?
When establishing a Special Disability Trust, it is important that all the requirements are met. As we have seen in the blog What is a Special Disability Trust, the trust can only be established for one beneficiary (not including residuary beneficiaries) and must cease when the beneficiary d...
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How can I provide for the future of my child with a disability?

Posted by PW Lawyers on 15 August 2024
How can I provide for the future of my child with a disability?
We all want the best for our children. Having a child with a disability can create its own anxieties about their future. It is not uncommon for parents to think about what care and support is available to your child if you are no longer able to care for them. There are several steps you can take ...
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What is a Special Disability Trust?

Posted by PW Lawyers on 15 August 2024
What is a Special Disability Trust?
A Special Disability Trust is a legal trust created to enable families in Australia to financially provide for a person in their family with a severe disability. The trust allows for private financial provision for the future care and accommodation needs. There can only be one beneficiary to the ...
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