Jill M. Santiago Estate Planning Attorney

Every family supporting a loved one with disabilities deserves a plan that protects benefits while funding a meaningful life. In Warwick, Jill M. Santiago helps parents and caregivers navigate special needs RI strategies with clarity and empathy. She outlines first-party versus third-party special needs trusts, trustee responsibilities, and allowed distributions for therapies, housing supplements, and transportation. Jill coordinates beneficiary designations and relatives’ gifts to prevent accidental disqualifications, and she explains when ABLE accounts may complement a trust. Essential health-care documents, HIPAA releases, and durable powers of attorney are integrated so trusted agents can act quickly. Families leave with letters of intent, record-keeping tips, and a practical roadmap for transitions. Multistate relatives or out-of-state trustees receive structured instructions and communication plans to avoid confusion. The result is more than paperwork: it’s a living framework that preserves eligibility, supports independence, and gives everyone confidence about what to do next. Plan now so your loved one’s future is organized, dignified, and sustainable—whatever tomorrow brings.