{"id":375,"date":"2025-02-26T17:35:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T15:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.segal-lawyers.co.il\/legal-practice\/"},"modified":"2025-03-26T14:34:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T12:34:20","slug":"legal-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.segal-lawyers.co.il\/en\/legal-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Ensuring the Future of a Child with Special Needs Through an Enduring Power of Attorney and a Will By Amir Segal, Adv."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"375\" class=\"elementor elementor-375 elementor-85\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4abec4fa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4abec4fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55ec1c45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55ec1c45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Ensuring the Future of a Child with Special Needs Through an Enduring Power of Attorney and a Will<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By Amir Segal, Adv.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Introduction: Securing the Future of a Child with Special Needs<\/b><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In families with a child who has special needs, the concern for their future becomes even more pressing when parents are no longer present or lose legal capacity. Children with disabilities require not only financial resources but also personal, emotional, and therapeutic support to ensure their daily well-being.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">For this reason, it is crucial to plan ahead\u2014wisely and comprehensively\u2014how assets, finances, and rights will be managed for the benefit of the special needs child. Effective oversight mechanisms should be put in place to ensure their interests are protected.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Through proper planning and the use of suitable legal tools, parents can enjoy peace of mind knowing that in case of incapacity (due to illness or accident) or death, their child will continue to receive the necessary care and financial protection.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Part 1: Legal Challenges and Considerations<\/b><\/span><\/p><ol style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Legal Capacity and Asset Management<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Children with special needs may be limited in their ability to manage assets or make legal decisions. In some cases, appointing a guardian or creating a protective legal framework such as a trust is necessary.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Additionally, various market forces and legal regulations (such as tax rules) may limit the child\u2019s eligibility for benefits if funds or assets are held in their name without proper planning.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol style=\"text-align: left;\" start=\"2\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Emotional and Family Considerations<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Beyond legal issues, this is a deeply sensitive and humane matter. Parents want assurance that their special needs child will receive appropriate care, and that siblings or other relatives will not be burdened unreasonably\u2014financially or personally\u2014with caregiving responsibilities.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Such situations can create conflicts among siblings over how care is provided and how resources are allocated.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It is essential to create a coordination mechanism within the family to ensure that everyone&#8217;s needs and wishes\u2014especially those of the special needs child\u2014are respected, while minimizing potential tensions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol style=\"text-align: left;\" start=\"3\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Preventing Disputes and Legal Uncertainty<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In the absence of advance planning, potential heirs may clash over asset management and the care of the child. Legal tools such as trusts, a well-drafted will, or an enduring power of attorney can significantly reduce the risk of costly legal battles.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Flexible financial arrangements that provide long-term support\u2014from medical treatment to housing or nursing care\u2014should be considered.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Part 2: Living Trusts and Their Establishment<\/b><\/span><\/p><ol style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> What is a Living Trust?<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A trust is a legal arrangement in which a person (the settlor) transfers assets to a trustee to manage on behalf of a beneficiary\u2014in this case, the child with special needs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living trust<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is created during the parents\u2019 lifetime, allowing assets to be gradually transferred without waiting for death. This enables oversight while the parents are still legally competent and allows adjustments as needed.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol style=\"text-align: left;\" start=\"2\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Advantages of a Living Trust<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Flexibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Parents can adapt the trust terms to the child\u2019s personal and medical needs.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Continuity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Upon the parents\u2019 death or incapacity, the trustee continues managing the assets without the need for probate or appointing a new guardian.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Preserving Eligibility for Benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If the child receives disability benefits or social assistance, holding assets directly may jeopardize their eligibility. A properly structured trust can preserve these entitlements.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol style=\"text-align: left;\" start=\"3\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Choosing a Trustee and Trustee Responsibilities<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A reliable trustee with financial and legal expertise should be appointed to manage funds in the child\u2019s best interest. Often, a professional trustee (e.g., lawyer or trust company) is appointed alongside a family member to balance responsibilities.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Trustees must act in good faith for the benefit of the child and provide reports to pre-designated parties, such as a family oversight committee or the court, depending on the terms of the trust.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When appointing an external trustee, it is advisable to also designate a family member as a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trust protector<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with authority to ensure the trustee is fulfilling their duties properly.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Part 3: Enduring Power of Attorney<\/b><\/span><\/p><ol style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Definition and Purpose<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>enduring power of attorney (EPA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a legal document that allows a person (the donor), while still competent, to appoint someone to manage their financial, personal, or medical affairs if and when they become incapable\u2014temporarily or permanently.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This tool is especially important for parents of children with special needs. If the parent loses capacity, continuity in managing both the parent\u2019s and child\u2019s affairs is preserved.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The EPA can specify who is authorized to care for the child, allocate resources, provide instructions for care, and even appoint a successor attorney in case the first is unable to act.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol style=\"text-align: left;\" start=\"2\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Tailoring the EPA to Family Needs<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The parents can include detailed instructions regarding the child\u2019s financial affairs, medical decisions, and daily support needs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The appointed attorney can be a professional or a trusted family member who understands how to ensure the child receives continued support.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol style=\"text-align: left;\" start=\"3\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Benefits of an EPA<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Without an enduring power of attorney, if the parent becomes incapacitated, the family may need to go to court to appoint a guardian\u2014a burdensome and bureaucratic process that may result in appointing an unsuitable person, causing harm to the child and emotional distress for the family.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">An EPA reduces this risk by defining the mechanism and responsibilities in advance, offering legal certainty and peace of mind.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Part 4: Wills and Mutual Wills<\/b><\/span><\/p><ol style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> What is a Mutual Will?<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>mutual will<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a coordinated arrangement between spouses where each spouse writes a will with reciprocal instructions\u2014typically leaving all or most assets to the surviving partner, with final distribution to children or other beneficiaries after both pass away.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This tool helps protect the surviving spouse and ensures the distribution of assets\u2014including those intended for a special needs child\u2014is carried out according to the couple\u2019s wishes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">These protections can also be established in a regular (non-mutual) will.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol style=\"text-align: left;\" start=\"2\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Incorporating the Special Needs Child\u2019s Needs<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A will can include specific provisions for allocating assets and resources to benefit a special needs child. A common method is to establish a testamentary trust within the will, outlining the assets allocated, identifying the trustee or method of selecting one, possibly appointing a trust protector, and providing care instructions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol style=\"text-align: left;\" start=\"3\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Legal Advice and Will Preparation<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A mutual or special needs-focused will is more complex than a standard one. It is highly recommended to consult a lawyer experienced in estate and family law to ensure the provisions are valid, executable, and tailored to the family&#8217;s needs.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Part 5: Additional Considerations and the Importance of Integrated Planning<\/b><\/span><\/p><ol style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Protecting Benefits and Entitlements<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Children with special needs often qualify for disability allowances or other benefits (e.g., subsidized treatments, housing). Poor planning can jeopardize these entitlements.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Consult tax advisors and social benefits specialists to ensure that the chosen mechanisms\u2014be it an EPA, living trust, testamentary trust, or others\u2014do not result in the loss of crucial benefits.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Balanced and well-planned distribution, with attention to tax issues (e.g., inheritance tax abroad, capital gains, purchase tax), can reduce unnecessary financial burdens and help maintain family unity.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Part 6: Practical Recommendations and Summary<\/b><\/span><\/p><ol style=\"text-align: left;\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Start Planning Early<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Even if the child is young, begin preparing a protection and asset management framework early. This allows for time to refine instructions over the years and adapt to changing needs.<\/span><\/p><ol style=\"text-align: left;\" start=\"2\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Professional Legal and Financial Guidance<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Work with lawyers specializing in estate, family, tax, and property law, alongside accountants and tax advisors, to develop a thorough legal and financial plan.<\/span><\/p><ol style=\"text-align: left;\" start=\"3\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Careful Selection of Trustees\/Attorneys<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Choose individuals or institutions you fully trust and who are capable of handling the complexities of caring for a child with special needs. Include mechanisms for oversight, reporting, and appointing a trust protector if needed.<\/span><\/p><ol style=\"text-align: left;\" start=\"4\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Keep Documents Updated<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Circumstances change. Regularly review and update all legal documents\u2014trusts, EPAs, wills\u2014to ensure they remain valid and relevant.<\/span><\/p><ol style=\"text-align: left;\" start=\"5\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Consider Mediation When Needed<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If family members disagree about caregiving responsibilities or financial arrangements for the child, consider mediation to avoid long-term conflicts and preserve family harmony.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Note:<\/b> <b>This article is intended for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for specific legal or tax advice. For individual cases, it is recommended to consult professionals specializing in family and tax law.<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Legal Disclaimer<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>T<\/b><b>his article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, a legal opinion, or a recommendation for action. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for specific legal consultation tailored to individual circumstances. Reading this article does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the author or law firm is not liable for any damages resulting from reliance on this information. 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