Special Needs Trusts Explained If you are a parent of a special needs child, one question likely keeps you up at night: “What will happen to them when I am no longer here to help?” Because this question creates so much anxiety, it is easy to set it aside and focus only on the day-to-day challenges that need our more immediate attention. But the earlier you prepare for that inevitable transition, the less painful it becomes, for all of those involved. Building a lifetime