Ep 53 – The Information About Special Needs Trusts Everyone Needs To Hear With Gina Nelson

Many of us remember Chrisptopher Reeves for his unforgettable performance as the first Superman to appear on the big screen in 1978. But a lot of us forget his later years were spent as a parapelegic after a tragic horse accident.  In this episode, David Lenok speaks with Gina Nelson about some of the different planning you can do to prepare if you or a loved one should become disabled, and what you can do today to set them up for after you’re gone.  Gina discusses: The Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation and how it’s set up to help those living with any type of disability  How a special needs trust can help you and your loved ones The difference between special needs and supplemental needs The importance of flexibility in your trust documents  The different scenarios between who sets up the trust And more Connect With Gina Nelson: LinkedIn: Gina Nelson  LinkedIn: Chilton Trust Company  Chilton Trust Company  Connect With David Lenok: [email protected]  WealthManagement.com LinkedIn: David Lenok  LinkedIn: WealthManagement.com  About Our Guest: Gina M. Nelson is a Senior Vice President – Head of Fiduciary Services with over 15 years of experience in various trust and estate roles.  Prior to joining Chilton Trust, Ms. Nelson served as Executive Director/Global Head of Trusts and Estates Risk at J.P. Morgan where she was responsible for Risk Management of all of J.P. Morgan’s trust companies, which include the U.S., Delaware, Bahamas, and other international entities.  Prior to J.P. Morgan, Ms. Nelson accumulated over 10 years of trust company experience, serving as a resource on complex fiduciary matters, reviewing and approving new business, and developing and enhancing fiduciary processes and procedures.   She has spoken on panels at several key industry events, including the Delaware Trust Conference and the Mourant Ozannes International Trust and Private Client Conference.  Ms. Nelson began her career practicing law and opened her own practice where her focus was estate planning and trust and estate administration.  Ms. Nelson received her B.A. in French and European Studies from Vanderbilt University and her J.D. from the University of Minnesota School of Law.