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MYTHS about Special Needs Trusts

Discussing Four Myths About Establishing a Special Needs Trust Planning for the future of a loved one with a disability is an important, and often overwhelming, task. Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) can be invaluable in securing the long-term financial well-being of your...

MSNT at MO NAELA – Missouri National Elder Law Academy

Midwest Special Needs Trust participated in the MO NAELA Winter Symposium on November 30 & December 1, 2023. Casie Stephens, Director of Trust Services, presented on Pooled Trusts and Social Security Administration POMS. We also had a table in the exhibit area....

New Executive Director for MSNT

Midwest Special Needs Trust Selects Bianca Farr as New Executive Director  Midwest Special Needs Trust (MSNT) has selected Bianca Farr as the new executive director. Farr has been serving as interim executive director since the retirement of Kathy Birkes February...

Community Engagement Conference

Casie Stephens, Director of Trust Services, attended the Community Engagement Conference held in Kirksville, MO on 03/25/2023. She provided information on pooled special needs trusts and the charitable grant program to...

Charting the LifeCourse Showcase

Casie Stephens, Director of Trust Services, attended the Charting the LifeCourse 7th Annual Showcase. During the Showcase, Casie learned about how the framework and tools created by Charting the LifeCourse can help...

Randy Williamson joins Midwest Special Needs Trust

Randy Williamson has joined the team at Midwest Special Needs Trust as Operations Specialist! Randy Williamson thought he would end up in a Marketing or Media related field, but he found that a person’s professional path can vary before ultimately finding a position...

2020 Missouri Oral Health Policy Conference

2020 Missouri Oral Health Policy Conference

Associate Director Bianca Farr and Charitable Trust Specialist Heather Allen join Dr. Timothy Ricks, DMD, Assistant Surgeon General, Chief Dental Officer, U.S. Public Health Service and Gary Harbison, Executive Director for the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health at...

Bianca Farr joins Midwest Special Needs Trust

Bianca Farr has joined the team at Midwest Special Needs Trust as Associate Director! Bianca Farr has a passionate and long-standing history of serving individuals and families with disabilities. Bianca developed her skills in this area at the University of Missouri-...

Is a Special Needs Trust Right for You?

Is a Special Needs Trust Right for You?

October was National Special Needs Law Month, which promoted awareness of the legal rights of people with special needs, their families and their caregivers — the perfect time to explore your options. Learn more about what to know and do if you’re considering a trust.

2019 Missouri Elder Law Symposium

2019 Missouri Elder Law Symposium

Nathan McKee, Trust Specialist II, Mary Lou Hughes, Trust Specialist III, Diana Love, MoNAELA Chapter Executive and Brian Quinn, MoNAELA Board President attending the 2019 Missouri Elder Law Symposium at the Ameristar Casino Resort in Saint Charles, MO in December....

MACDDS Conference 2019

MACDDS Conference 2019

Charitable Trust Specialist Heather Allen and Trust Specialist III Casie Stephens were excited to speak at the Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services (MACDDS) Conference held on October 17 and 18 in Columbia, MO. Heather and Casie are...

Model Employer Showcase 2019

Model Employer Showcase 2019

Midwest Special Needs Trust’s Casie Stephens, Trust Specialist III, and Heather Allen, Charitable Trust Specialist with Missouri Governor Mike Parson while supporting the Missouri as a Model Employer Talent Showcase on October 10th at the Missouri State Capitol. The...

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