This book is about leaving property to a loved one with a disability who likely will require longterm support and medical assistance under the SSI and Medicaid programs. This might be a son with Down syndrome, a daughter with Cystic Fibrosis, a niece or nephew with severe autism, a grandchild with schizophrenia, or any other person with a similarly disabling condition that will (or may) require a lifetime of subsidized support and medical care. A special needs trust can benefit anyone over 65 and anyone of any age with a disability that makes them eligible for federal SSI and Medicaid benefits.