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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...

Missouri Coalition for Oral Health – 2023 Conference

MSNT was proud to be a part of the 2023 Missouri Oral Health Policy Conference. Bianca Farr and Jen Homer shared information with conference attendees about the ways MSNT’s Charitable Grant Program plays a part in...

Celebrating a Distinguished Career

It is with sincere gratitude that Midwest Special Needs Trust announces the retirement of its Executive Director Kathy Birkes.  Kathy will be retiring effective February 4, 2023.  We are indebted to her as her vision,...

Association of Trust Organizations 2019

Association of Trust Organizations 2019

MSNT Executive Director Kathy Birkes and Trust Specialist Mary Lou Hughes at the Association of Trust Organizations annual meeting with ATO President Stuart Allen and Board member, Phil Buchanan. [su_spacer size="30"]

Real Voices Real Choices 2019

Real Voices Real Choices 2019

Trust Specialists Casie Stephens and Sterling Odneal and Charitable Trust Specialist Heather Allen exhibiting at the Real Voices Real Choices Conference on August 26, 2019. [su_spacer size="30"]

ARC of Missouri Education Summit 2019

ARC of Missouri Education Summit 2019

Charitable Trust Specialist Heather Allen and Trust Specialist II Nathan McKee exhibiting at the Arc of Missouri Education Summit on September 10, 2019. [su_spacer size="30"]

MSNT Offers $150,000 in Charitable Grants for Disaster Relief

MSNT Offers $150,000 in Charitable Grants for Disaster Relief

Midwest Special Needs Trust Offers $150,000 in Charitable Grants to Assist Local Individuals with Disabilities Impacted by Tornado and Flooding [su_spacer] Columbia, MO — May 31, 2019 – To assist local, low income individuals with disabilities, including families with...

Academy of Special Needs Planners 13th Annual Meeting

Academy of Special Needs Planners 13th Annual Meeting

Mary Lou Hughes, Trust Specialist III, Kevin Urbatsch, National Director of the Academy of Special Needs Planners and Nathan McKee, Trust Special II at the 13th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Special Needs Planners in Chicago, IL in May. [su_spacer size="30"]

Coastal Electric Golf Invitational

Coastal Electric Golf Invitational

MSNT Executive Director Kathy Birkes enjoys a moment with Woodhaven Chief Executive Officer Mark Palmer at the annual Coastal Electric Golf Invitational on May 6 at the Columbia Country Club. This tournament, now in its 14th year, benefits the BJ Palmer Memorial Fund...

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