The Fundamentals of Special Needs Trusts

August 18, 2026
12 PM CDT
1.0 Credit
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About This Webinar:

Planning for individuals and families with disabilities requires a specialized set of tools to ensure their unique goals are met. Special needs trusts can significantly enhance a beneficiary’s quality of life, but they involve specific drafting requirements and ongoing compliance obligations that must be carefully followed.

In this webinar, Jim Wolverton, J.D., Director of Fiduciary Education at True Link Financial, will provide a clear and accessible overview of the fundamentals of special needs trusts. He will break down complex legal and practical considerations into a straightforward, easy-to-understand presentation designed for both new and experienced professionals.

During the session, attendees will learn about:

  • The basics of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) qualification and continued eligibility requirements
  • Drafting requirements for effective special needs trusts, including first-party, third-party, and pooled trusts
  • Practical tools and best practices for fiduciaries managing special needs trusts

Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to special needs planning, this course offers valuable insights to help you better serve beneficiaries and their families. Join us for this high-level review of these essential planning tools!

*1.0 hour standard CLE pending

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About the Presenter:
Jim Wolverton, J.D.

Jim Wolverton, J.D.

Director of Fiduciary Education – True Link Financial

Jim is the Director of Fiduciary Education at True Link Financial. In this role, he is responsible for creating, curating, and promoting high-quality educational content to ensure fiduciaries have the knowledge and tools they need to effectively serve and protect their beneficiaries.

Prior to joining True Link, Jim owned and operated his own law firm and served as Director of Education at ElderCounsel and Krause Financial. These roles provided him with extensive experience educating attorneys and fiduciaries by helping them efficiently implement planning tools into their practices. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Utah State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon.

Jim is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP), and the Colorado, Utah, and Florida Bar Associations. He is also a licensed insurance agent and holds his FINRA Series 65 license.

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