Individuals with special needs oftentimes are entitled to receive "need-based" benefits from the government based on the individual's income and assets. Government benefits may satisfy basic living necessities, but do not sufficiently protect and provide for everyday lifestyle and care needs. A special needs trust can be used to provide for a number of needs and ultimately allows individuals with special needs to have a more productive and comfortable life. In this video, Porzio’s Special Needs attorney Crystal West Edwards, focuses on how to use special needs trusts as a way of preserving government benefits.