If you or a family member has received Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid or other entitlements, receiving an inheritance or financial award due to the injury may create problems.  To protect yourself or your family member, a special needs trust should be created within your estate plan for protection.  If you are receiving the entitlements yourself and are about to receive a Workers’ Compensation or Personal Injury award, a disability trust should be established to ensure that the necessary medical insurance (Medicaid) will not be canceled.