Should I Disinherit My Child with Special Needs and Leave the Money to Siblings Instead?

For many children with special needs, access to government programs is critical to their overall well-being. However, programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are needs-based, and any money given to a child with disabilities could cause them to become ineligible for the benefits he or she depends on.

This presents an issue for parents who want to leave an inheritance to their child with disabilities when they die.  How can they make sure to leave behind enough money and a...