The Arc of N. Va is known as the leader in providing effective advocacy and indispensable direct services for families, children and adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We advocate for their rights and full participation. Together we improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities; and influence public policy. Join us! We all deserve ALLY—
“A Life Like Yours.”

DONATE to our mission of
“A Life Like Yours”

WE BELONG! Help us “kick-off” our advocacy campaign

VIDEO: Senator Mikulski advocates for Rosa’s Law

Interactive N. VA.
Search Engine

Mardi Gras in the Fall 10/16/10

32nd Annual Patriots Cup Corp Challenge 5/2/10

© The Arc of N Virginia
| 98 N. Washington St. |
| Falls Church, Va 22046 |
| 703-532-3214 | info@thearcofnova.org

 

        

Advocacy: || Education: || Information: || Waivers: || Guardianship: ||  Trusts:        Overview            People First            Self-Advocacy            Why Become a Member?            Virginia's Legislative System            The Community Imperative            The Arc of Virginia’s Legislative Agenda        Advocacy Websites            “A Life Like Yours” (Words of Our Legislators)      “A Life Like Yours” Campaign            Education            Community Education            Resources Newsletter            Information            Overview Waivers            EDCD            DD Waiver            MR Waiver            Events Calendar            Guardianship Program Home            Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)            Virginia Guardianship Association        Trust Services            Trust Documents

What Kinds Of Trusts Does The Arc of Northern Virginia Offer?

What is a Special Needs Pooled Trust?
To ensure your family member will have security, support, funds for extra comforts and services, medical care; things not covered by benefits or insurance, you will want to consider a Personal Support Trust.

Personal Supports Trusts
are two (2) individually tailored trusts that can be set up by families or individuals with disabilities to cover two (2) types of life situations:

1. A self funded trust can be set up by an individual with a disability who may have a large sum of money from a financial settlement, back payment from Medicaid, or other award money.

2. A family funded trust is set up by parents or other relatives to provide supplemental funds for a disabled family member. This trust can be funded now or you can plan to fund it later a through a life insurance policy or through another arrangement.

Why would The Arc’s Trust benefit my family?

• Your family does not have the right person to serve as the trustee

• Your family’s assets are insufficient for a bank to manage in a separate trusts

• Your family or you as an individual prefer to work with The Foundation of The Arc of Northern Virginia because it is an established organization that is knowledgeable about benefits and services. The Arc’s Foundation is an organization that that works with a bank and its financial expertise and together provide the long-term support of their family member. This is a choice that you may prefer over relying on a family member or a friend.

• To provide Individuals with disabilities who receive large sums of money that would otherwise jeopardize their eligibility for benefits

Who manages the Trust?

• The Foundation of the Arc of Northern Virginia oversees and manages the disbursements to be used on behalf of the beneficiary.

• Sun Trust Bank serves as trustee and provides professional investment services.

For more information

E-mail us at: info@thearcofnova.org or call 703-532-3214

Back to Trust information