Tuesday, March 17, 2026

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Elm City Club

155 Elm Street, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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  • Tanya Spurlin
  • Danielle Erickson
  • Gina Barry
  • Maurice Sturm
  • Henry Weatherby
  • Marilyn Toland
  • Thomas Flanagan
  • Agnes Orlowski
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  • Marianna Kalander
  • John Androski
  • Stephen Keogh
  • Sheryl Shaughnessey
  • Julia Vassallo

Modifying, Decanting or Merging a
Special Needs Trust – Time for a Closer Look

Speaker

Deborah J. Tedford, Esq. Tedford Law Firm of Mystic, Connecticut

Program Description

This presentation will start with the basics of modifying, decanting and merger, then proceed to evaluate how these different techniques apply in the context of special needs trusts, both first party and third party. The good news is that we have a number of new tools available, but special needs trusts present unique considerations. Not all techniques are suitable for all cases; there are limitations on what is permissible, but there are also valuable new opportunities.

Schedule

5:30 p.m. Registration | Cash Bar
6:00 p.m. Business Meeting | Dinner
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Presentation

Cost

$40

CLE Credit

1.0 CT CLE

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Contact

Member Service Center
Email: msc@ctbar.org
Phone: (844)469-2221