SNT
Law & Legal abbreviation · Estate and Family Law
| Stands for | Special needs trust |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
SNT stands for Special needs trust, an estate and family law abbreviation.
Trust that holds assets for a person with a disability without disqualifying them from means-tested benefits such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. The trustee pays for extras those programs do not cover, such as therapies, education, travel and equipment.
Example: Her parents left her inheritance to an SNT so she would not lose her Medicaid coverage.
Usage notes
First-party SNTs, funded with the beneficiary's own money, are authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 1396p(d)(4)(A) and must repay Medicaid when the beneficiary dies. Third-party SNTs, funded by family members, have no payback requirement. Also called supplemental needs trusts. ABLE accounts offer a simpler alternative for smaller sums.
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.