Special Needs Trust Purchases
It is impossible to draft an all-inclusive list of what goods and services can and cannot be purchased with a special needs trust. Following are items that are routinely covered.
Goods
Furniture * Personal Care Items * Clothing * Mattress/Box Springs * Vehicles * Television/Stereo, etc. * Eyeglasses/Contacts * Toys * Vacations * Hobby Supplies * Gasoline * Essential Dietary Needs * Computers/Software * Pets/Pet Supplies * Games * Washer/Dryer * Guitar, Musical Instrument, etc. * Household Products and Supplies * Kitchen Appliances/Tools * School Tuition * Household Appliances * Outdoor Grill * Prepaid Funeral Expenses
Services
Cell Phone Services * Internet * Cable TV * Hair Care * Transportation * Auto and Renter’s Insurance * Eye and Dental Care * Entertainment Expenses * Tuition to Camps, Classes, etc. * Athletic or Recreational Fees * Auto Repair/Maintenance * Attendant Care * Rehabilitation * Pet Grooming/Veterinarian Bills * Tickets to Concerts, Movies, Sporting Events, etc * Music Lessons * Maid Services * Home Modifications/Improvements * Field Trips/Day Trips, etc. * Therapeutic Massage * Vehicle modifications to make accessible * HVAC Services * Attorney/Accountant/Financial Planning * Seminar/Training/Conference Expenses
Purchases must be made for the sole benefit of the beneficiary at the sole discretion of the trustee.