Hello @Jackson Welcome to FamilyHub and thank you for posting.
Have you seen our Ask the Expert topic where we have a solicitor that can answer questions?
Hi, my name is Katherine Miller and I’m a Solicitor with Renaissance Legal .
We work extremely closely with the Mencap Wills and Trusts team and specialise in planning for the future for parents and carers of people with a learning disability.
I am here to answer questions on:
Wills and Trusts, including Discretionary and Disabled Person’s Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection
We understand that planning for the future can be difficult and will involve complicated decisions. This is …
Feel free to post in there too. I hope you don’t mind but at the very bottom of there I have asked Katherine (the solicitor) to have a look at your question.
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My son turns 18 this year. He has no concept of money and needs constant support. He has a savings account we set up when he was born, in his name with me as his trustee. I am concerned that benefits such as job seekers that he will have access to as an adult, will be reduced or he will not qualify as he has “savings”. Also, we have 2 other typical children, and currently our will is split 3 ways. We are concerned that when our son inherits,this money may have to be used to fund his care/ access…
All the best
Sarah