Wills and trusts
Making a Will is always important, but even more so if you have a disabled child.
If you leave money to them as an absolute gift, it can affect any means-tested benefit that they may be claiming. This may also leave them in a vulnerable situation and open to financial abuse.
Here we list some organisations who provide information about Wills and trusts and things that you will need to think about for your child.
Scope a national charity with useful information on what to think about when leaving money to a disabled person in a will trust
Mencap also provide a Wills and Trusts Service
The Law Society has a list of solicitors which includes the area of law that they specialise in.
Disclaimer: We have collated the information on this webpage in an effort to assist you to find relevant information. Please note, however, that South Gloucestershire Council is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided by any 3rd party website.