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FND National Pooled Trust

Experienced, Caring Trust Services in Florida & Nationwide

At FND Trust Services, our primary goal is to help our beneficiaries achieve the highest quality of life possible. We accomplish this by protecting assets and making it as easy as possible for beneficiaries or their representatives to access the money they need when they need it. The money you place in the FND National Pooled Trust can be used for anything that will improve the beneficiary’s quality of life, as long as it doesn’t interfere with public benefits. There is no minimum deposit required for a pooled trust in Florida.

What Is a Pooled Trust?

A pooled trust is a type of special needs trust that is established and administered by a not-for-profit organization. Each beneficiary of the trust has a separate account, but for investing and management purposes, the accounts are pooled together. This opens the door to more stable investments and better trust management. It also eliminates the need to create an individual trust for each beneficiary. Florida pooled trusts have different minimum deposits, fees and policies.

What Are The Benefits Of A Pooled Trust?

A pooled trust allows individuals to become eligible for government assistance while having assets in a trust. '

They can provide benefits for:

  • Younger people who have special needs
  • Recipients of personal injury settlements
  • Elderly persons who are unwell and still living at home
  • Recipients/applicants of government aided programs

What Can a Pooled Trust Pay for?

A pooled trust can help pay for a number of things. Also, depending on the trust, the beneficiary might consult with an advisor or social worker to create a distribution plan for the funds that best fits their lifestyle. It can pay for:

  • Living expenses, (clothes, food, rent, real estate taxes, utilities)
  • Nursing care
  • Medical procedures
  • Entertainment/travel expenses
  • Attorney fees

Pooled Trusts Fees

Pooled trusts typically charge an initial enrollment fee and ongoing administrative fees. The amount of these fees can vary depending on the organization managing the trust and the services offered.

The enrollment fee is usually a one-time charge that covers the cost of setting up the trust account. This fee can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, depending on the organization. Some organizations may offer fee waivers or reduced fees for low-income individuals or those with specific types of disabilities.

The ongoing administrative fees are charged to cover the costs of managing the trust account, such as recordkeeping, investment management, and trust disbursements. These fees are usually based on a percentage of the trust assets, ranging from 1% to 2% per year. Some organizations also charge flat fees or tiered fees based on the size of the trust assets.

Pooled Trust Vs. Special Needs Trust

A pooled trust is a type of special needs trust. Special needs trusts are created to protect the assets of a physically or mentally disabled person while still allowing them to receive government assistance.

Pooled trusts are a way to provide the benefits of a special needs trust without having to set up and administer a separate trust. As with special needs trusts, pooled trusts can be funded with assets from a third party or assets of the person with special needs. Pooled trusts are required to be run by non-profit companies. The non-profit develops a master trust agreement governing all participants. Because a pooled trust accepts contributions from many beneficiaries, in theory the pooled trust is able to make more stable investments and provide additional management services that another type of special needs trust might not be able to provide. Like a special needs trust, transfers into a pooled trust do not preclude a person with special needs from receiving government benefits.

There are several distinctions between a pooled trust and a special needs trust:

  • The pooled trust will usually keep a portion of the beneficiary’s trust account to help fund other pooled trusts, while third-party special needs trusts allow 100% of the assets to pass to other family members.
  • A pooled trust is managed by the manager selected by the non-profit and not by a friend or family member that has a personal relationship with the beneficiary.
  • With a pooled trust, the non-profit entity has control of the investments and disbursements. Once you surrender your money to the pooled trust you have no control over how it is spent or invested.

Despite these distinctions, pooled trusts can be a great option if the amount available to fund the trust is small or where there is no person able or willing to serve as trustee.

If you are interested in setting up a pooled trust in Florida, FND USA is here to help guide you through the process. Contact us today to review your case and to schedule a consultation for a pooled trust!

Learn more about the FND National Pooled Trust and our Florida trust services by calling (727) 291-8046. We will be happy to explain your options, your rights, and how we can help.

  • No minimum balance required
  • No minimum fees
  • No minimum amount required to join
  • No hidden charges or fees

The Family Network on Disabilities (FND) National Pooled Trust offers a way for persons with disabilities, their families, and their representatives to preserve income and assets without jeopardizing public benefits. A person with a disability may be entitled to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid, but if they receive an inheritance or have other assets, they may be rendered ineligible. The FND National Pooled Trust can preserve the income and assets of a person with a disability and can offer family members a way to leave inheritances or offer support in addition to government benefits.

The FND National Pooled Trust embraces all persons with disabilities, from infants to the elderly. We operate from the belief of supporting the independence of our beneficiaries whenever possible. Family Network and Disabilities and FND Trust serve hundreds of thousands of persons with disabilities every year.

Serving individuals and families across the U.S., the FND National Pooled Trust can offer you the protection and support you need. Contact us at (727) 291-8046 today to learn more about our Florida trust company.

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