A Support Trust is a trust fund that may be set up on behalf of
a person over the age of 18, living with a disability and who
requires supportive services. These funds will not affect
eligibility for financial support from this department or the
Department of Health and Community Services. In most cases, at
least three people are involved when a Trust Fund is
established: When a Trust Fund is being established it is
important that the person or family consult with a lawyer or
financial planner, from the beginning to ensure the best
interests of the beneficiary are addressed in the terms of the
trust. In order to have a trust fund considered a Support Trust,
the beneficiary must be a person requiring supportive services.
The Trust, including income generated from it, is to be used to
help offset the extra costs experienced by a person living with
a disability which are not covered through programs provided by
Advanced Education and Skills or HCS (clothing, communication
devices, recreational pursuits, renovati