For families supporting a loved one with special needs, receiving a financial settlement can feel like both a blessing and a challenge. While the funds offer security and new opportunities, they can also create unexpected financial and legal complexities. For...
One in five American families cares for a loved one with special needs. An important tool families can use when planning for the individual’s quality of life without the primary caregiver is a Third-Party Special Needs Trust (third-party SNT). This type of trust...
Managing uncertainties that come with caring for a loved one with a disability can be financially and emotionally taxing. Persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities may be eligible for critical assistance through means-tested public benefits. However, if...
Cumberland Trust was founded in 2001 to offer high-level service to families seeking to preserve their legacy. The Tennessee trust company provides administration services for all types of trusts and estates for clients across the U.S. An especially unique service...
Cumberland Trust continues to provide diversified and comprehensive administration services for all types of trusts and estates for clients across the U.S. Recently, the company has entered a high-growth phase with $5 billion in client assets under administration. An...
Cumberland Trust’s Special Needs Trust administration team partners with families and their advisors to navigate the complexities of planning for and administering Special Needs Trusts and special purpose trusts. This installment of the Trusted Ideas blog,...