1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 When it comes to protecting a loved one with disabilities, few decisions are as overwhelming as choosing the right trustee. But in a world of nonprofit pooled trusts, legal jargon, and alarming headlines about financial misconduct, how do you separate peace of mind from potential pitfalls? In this episode of Parenting Impossible, I break down everything you need to know about Pooled Special Needs Trusts, from how they work to when they make sense. I share hard-earned wisdom as both a lawyer and a special needs parent, guiding you through what questions to ask, how to vet your options, and why sometimes the best Trustee choice isn’t family, but a professional with heart and structure. You’ll walk away not just more informed, but more empowered. In this episode, you will hear: What a Pooled Trust actually is, and who should consider one. The difference between First-party and Third-party Special Needs Trusts. What went wrong in the recent $100M nonprofit scandal (and how to avoid it). Why transparency, independence, and communication are non-negotiable. &amp;nbsp; Engage with us: 25% off any courses, masterclasses and minisodes in Special Needs Academy here Join our community: Circle of Care Visit: &amp;nbsp;https://annettehines.com Read Butterflies and Second Chances LinkedIn: @annette-hines-snc&amp;nbsp; Instagram: @parentingimpossible Facebook: @SpecialNeedsCompanies Twitter: @SpecialNeedsCo &amp;nbsp; Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. &amp;nbsp; Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast http://parentingimpossible.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36462085/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/36462085