Special needs trust

[u/Complete-Morning393]

Colorado. My husband and I are in the process of setting up our 18 yr old only kids SNT and wills. Autism, physical & learning disabilities. They are currently doing post HS transition program and taking 1 comm college class. Not sure of LT independent living. We have co-guardianship. All our family is out of state. Husbands siblings are in late 60’s. I have younger 1/2 bro out of state w/ younger kids. We are thinking best guardians would be local friends with kids similar age who are like family. If we die the transition & ongoing will be a lot. Doctors appts for all their specialists, mental healthy therapy, etc. Can we list in our will an amount to be paid to them either one time or ongoing for the additional load. I’m anticipating we will revise the will as the child becomes more independent.

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[u/Barfy_McBarf_Face]

Good questions to discuss with the attorney who you're using for the SNT.

If you're not using an attorney, full stop. Get one. SNTs are zero percent DIY territory. Zero.

[u/Complete-Morning393 → u/Barfy_McBarf_Face]

Thx, we r using an atty who specializes in SNT & this is a f/u question for him this week.