Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with disabilities and feeling overwhelmed about how to protect their future—financially, legally, and emotionally? Whether your child is a minor or an adult, this course is designed to help you understand your options, rights, and responsibilities when it comes to long-term care planning.
In today’s legal and financial landscape, raising a child with special needs comes with unique challenges. From government benefits and guardianship to wills and trusts, this course breaks down complex decisions into practical steps—so you can build a secure future for your child, even when you’re no longer around to care for them yourself.
We'll take a close look at the Henson Trust—a powerful legal tool that allows you to leave money for your child without affecting their government disability benefits. You’ll also learn how to create a comprehensive plan that reflects your child’s evolving needs as they grow into adulthood.
By the end of this course, you will learn:
What a Henson Trust is and how it protects government disability benefits
Who should consider a Henson Trust and how to set one up properly
How to choose the right trustee and structure the trust to meet your child’s needs
The difference between a will, power of attorney, and guardianship
How to plan for medical, housing, and daily care support into adulthood
What happens when your child turns 18 and how to navigate adult disability support
How to protect inheritance and gifts from disqualifying your child’s benefits
Strategies to include siblings or family members in the long-term care plan
The emotional aspects of planning for your child’s future without you
Resources and professional support to guide your decision-making
Whether you're just beginning to explore options or already working with a lawyer or financial advisor, this course will give you the clarity, confidence, and peace of mind to take the next steps with love and foresight.
Because planning today means protecting tomorrow.
Schedule:
Topic: Henson Trust & Future Care: A Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities When: Friday, Oct 23, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2 PM EDT Where: Online Zoom Event
About Your Speaker:
Yanique Russell is a Business Immigration Lawyer and Licensed Foreign Worker Recruiter with extensive experience helping Canadian newcomers transition seamlessly into the country. She specializes in immigration law, estate planning, and connecting skilled foreign professionals with employment opportunities in Canada. As the founder of CollegePass Recruitment and Global Immigration Services Jamaica, she has supported countless individuals in launching businesses, settling in Canada, and creating generational wealth. Yanique is also a passionate advocate for access to healthcare and education.
Rose Morsh is the founder of InventiveMinds Child, Youth, and Family Support Centre, a not-for-profit organization licensed under the Ministry of Education and registered with IACP, OACP, and IB. She is a RECE, Parent Practitioner, Parent Coordinator, Family Mediator, Child Voice Practitioner, and Collaborative Family Law Parent Expert.
InventiveMinds provides Family Law Mediation Services, I.B. International School, Early Years Childcare (Montessori), Parent and Youth Support Therapy, and community services for new moms. Parenting courses related to children include Aid Services and Mediation, Separation, and Divorce.
