Support Trusts

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A Support Trust is a trust fund that may be set up on behalf of a person over the age of 18, living with a disability and who requires supportive services. These funds will not affect eligibility for financial support from this department or the Department of Health and Community Services.

Who Can Establish a Trust Fund?

In most cases, at least three people are involved when a Trust Fund is established:

  • the settler who creates the Trust Fund;
  • the trustee whose duty is to carry out the terms of the trust; and
  • the beneficiary for whose benefit the Trust Fund has been established.

When a Trust Fund is established it is important that a lawyer or financial planner be consulted to ensure the best interests of the beneficiary are addressed in the terms of the trust.

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How do I ensure the Support Trust does not affect eligibility for Income Support or Home Support Services?

In order to have a trust fund considered a Support Trust, the beneficiary must be a person requiring supportive services. The Trust, including income generated from it, is to be used to help offset the extra costs experienced by a person living with a disability which are not covered through programs provided by Children, Seniors and Social Development or HCS (clothing, communication devices, recreational pursuits, renovations, vehicle modifications, etc.).

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What are the Support Trust exemptions?

Support Trusts are fully exempt and do not impact eligibility for Income Support.

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Why establish a Support Trust?

Support Trusts are an effective way to plan for the future of a child/adult with a disability. The Trust Fund, including income generated, can be used to offset exceptional expenses experienced by a person living with a disability that are not covered through programs provided by CSSD or HCS (clothing, communication devices, recreational pursuits, renovations and vehicle modifications, etc.).  For more information on Support Trusts, please contact the Income Support office at our toll free number 1-877-729-7888.

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For more information on Support Trusts please contact the toll free number, 1-877-729-7888.