Resources

Extra tools for understanding and taking advantage of a special needs pooled trust like The Arc of Texas Master Pooled Trust

Letters of Intent and Expressing Wishes for the Future

The Letter of Intent outlines information on daily needs, supports, and legal and financial matters of a person with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD).

Click here for a Sample Letter of Intent

Click here to learn more about Letters of Intent (presentation).

Supported Decision Making

Supported Decision Making is a way for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to maintain their independence while planning for the appropriate supports they need. Learn more

Learn About the Master Pooled Trust of The Arc of Texas

Watch a video series explaining what The Arc of Texas' Master Pooled Trust is, who it is for, how to enroll, and how people with disabilities can use a trust account to meet personal needs and goals while protecting benefits eligibility.
Obtenga más información sobre el Master Pooled Trust de The Arc of Texas

Ver una serie de videos explicando que es el Fideicomiso Mancomunado Principal de The Arc of Texas, a quien va dirigido, como inscribirse, y como personas con discapacidades pueden usar una cuenta de fideicomiso para satisfacer sus necesidades y objetivos personales mientras se protege su elegibilidad a beneficios.

Planning ahead guides an individual with IDD to live live independently

Go to The Arc Future Planning Tool

Legal Resources

Find an Attorney

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys provides a list of attorneys who are experts in disability benefits estate planning, wills, trusts, and special needs trusts. If an attorney has CELA next to their name they are a certified elder law attorney.
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The Texas Chapter of NAELA

The Texas Chapter of NAELA provides a list of attorneys who work in Texas.
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Texas Legal Services Center

Texas Legal Services Center will provide names of attorneys screened and will work at a reduced rate. Call them at 1-800-622-2520.
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