Special Needs Planning

Special Needs. Special Planning.

Children with special needs also need special financial considerations. We have two Wealth Advisors who are passionate about working specifically with families who have children with special needs. Heath Burch and Scott Adams are both Chartered Special Needs Consultants® (ChSNC) who founded the Special Needs Planning Center right here in Kansas City!

Their goal is to help parents throughout the different stages of their child's development by assisting families in creating customized plans that help ensure the loving, personalized care you would expect for your child while also helping the parents reach their own financial goals.

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When you have a child with special needs, there is so much you need to know to reach your financial goals for yourself and your family. In addition to meeting with one of our advisors, here are some additional tools to help along the way.

Social Security Guidelines

Social Security benefits may not be necessary, but you want to be prepared should they become necessary. We can help you allocate finances in a way that provides the maximum Social Security benefit to your child.

Special Needs Trusts

Beore you meet with an attorney to create a trust for a child with special needs, we can work with you to understand the different types of trusts and the benefits of each. This can significantly reduce your legal expenses.

Guardianship

When your child turns 18, there are several options available as to their guardianship. We'll go over each of these with you to ensure you're choosing what's right for your family once you meet with an attorney to start the process.

Family Assets

We work with you to ensure that you have the money you need to care for your child. We'll also help you develop a financial plan that allows for your retirement, as well as for the care of your child once you're unable to provide it.

Continuity of Care

Children with special needs require specific care, activities, scheduling, prescriptions and more. We can help develop an "instruction manual" that covers your child's needs should someone else need to take over.

Post-Education

Many children with special needs are eligible for daily education through age 21. We can help you develop a plan for after their 21st birthday by reviewing available options including individual care, adult day care, employment, etc.

Settlement Planning

Receiving a disability-related settlement is often both life-changing and stressful. We work with your legal team to receive the settlement proceeds, coordinate the necessary legal documents and develop an investment strategy that makes sure the assets provide what you need, for as long as you need them. This includes considering tax implications, and addressing the preservation of Medicare or Medicaid when appropriate.

Planning Resources

When you have a child with special needs, there is so much you need to know to reach your financial goals for yourself and your family. In addition to meeting with one of our advisors, here are some additional tools to help along the way.

From the Blog

Effective Estate Planning Beyond Tax

Estate Planning and Individual Retirement Accounts

What to Know About Special Needs Trusts

Special Needs Trusts and Trust Protectors

Meet the Team

Heath Burch

Private Wealth Advisor, CFP®, CTFA, ChSNC®

With degrees in both Finance and International Business, Heath’s financial career began in 2000, and soon after, he found his calling in helping families who have children with special needs.

And as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor, and Chartered Special Needs Consultant^® he has the insight and experience to help develop a plan that’s suitable for both you and your child’s needs.

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Scott Adams

Private Wealth Advisor, CFP®, CTFA, ChSNC™, ChFC®, CLU®

Scott is the proud parent of three children with special needs who understands the specialized knowledge required to plan for their unique future.

Since becoming a financial advisor in 1994, Scott has earned designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor, Chartered Special Needs Consultant^®, Chartered Financial Consultant^®, and Chartered Life Underwriter^®.

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Special Needs Planning

Special Needs. Special Planning.

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Planning Resources

Social Security Guidelines

Special Needs Trusts

Guardianship

Family Assets

Continuity of Care

Post-Education

Settlement Planning

Planning Resources

From the Blog

Effective Estate Planning Beyond Tax

Estate Planning and Individual Retirement Accounts

What to Know About Special Needs Trusts

Special Needs Trusts and Trust Protectors

Meet the Team

Heath Burch

Private Wealth Advisor, CFP®, CTFA, ChSNC®

Scott Adams

Private Wealth Advisor, CFP®, CTFA, ChSNC™, ChFC®, CLU®

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