Page Title: Special Needs Planning in California

Hero Section:

  • Heading: “Protecting Their Future, Respecting Their Needs”

  • Subheading: “We help families create trusts that provide lifelong support without losing public benefits.”

  • Button: [Get Started with a Special Needs Plan]

  • Background: Family-focused or accessibility-themed image


Section 1: Why Special Needs Planning Matters

  • Simple paragraph explaining public benefit eligibility (SSI, Medi-Cal)

  • Emphasis on planning with love and dignity


Section 2: What Is a Special Needs Trust?

  • 2-column layout

    • Left: Clear, non-technical explanation

    • Right: Visual of layered safety (e.g., trust icon, legal document, family photo)

  • List of what SNTs help with:

    • Keep government benefits

    • Pay for housing, therapy, education

    • Appoint a trusted trustee


Section 3: Who Needs This?

  • Icons or boxes for:

    • Parents of children with disabilities

    • Adults receiving SSI

    • Grandparents leaving an inheritance

    • Caregivers of vulnerable adults


Section 4: Types of Special Needs Trusts

  • First-party vs. Third-party

  • Brief definitions + when each is used


Section 5: Why Work with Nickerson Law

  • Testimonials or case quote

  • Key differentiators:

    • Decades of experience with California SNT law

    • Member of Academy of Special Needs Planners

    • Compassionate planning for real-life families


Section 6: Free PDF Download

  • “Get our Special Needs Trust planning guide”

  • [Download PDF] button (Rack card file)


Section 7: CTA

  • Heading: “Your Family Deserves Peace of Mind”

  • Subtext: “We’re here to help you protect your loved one’s future.”

  • [Book a Consultation]


SEO Bonus: FAQ accordion (e.g., “Will a trust affect SSI?”, “Can family contribute to a Special Needs Trust?”)


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