Feb 5-7, 2026Napa, California
SNT Symposium
3 days / 20+ CE/CLE Hours
Incredible Content, Unmatched Comfort
10th Annual
February 5-7, 2026 | Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa, CA (In Person or Virtual)
Symposium
Overview
Step into the nation’s premier three-day event designed exclusively for professionals who plan for individuals with disabilities and administer special needs trusts. Whether you are a seasoned expert or just entering the field, this immersive experience will elevate your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and expand your network.
Join nationally recognized leaders in special needs planning for a dynamic mix of cutting-edge education, real-world case studies, and hands-on learning. With countless opportunities to engage with top minds in the field, this is more than a conference, it is a career-defining experience. Come for the education. Leave with inspiration, insight, and a powerful community behind you.
Join nationally recognized leaders in special needs planning for a dynamic mix of cutting-edge education, real-world case studies, and hands-on learning. With countless opportunities to engage with top minds in the field, this is more than a conference, it is a career-defining experience. Come for the education. Leave with inspiration, insight, and a powerful community behind you.
Highlights
⦿ Earn up to 25 Hours of CLE/CE Credit – California attorneys and private professional fiduciaries can earn up to 25 hours, including 2 hours of Ethics credit. California Certified Specialists in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law can earn up to 20 hours of certified specialist CLE , all in one unforgettable weekend.
⦿ Celebrate 10 Years of Excellence – We are pulling out all the stops for our 10th anniversary! Join us for a next-level experience with world-class speakers, luxurious Napa hospitality, and top-tier educational content designed to inspire and empower.
⦿ Attend In Person or Online – Join us live in beautiful Napa Valley to network with like-minded professionals while enjoying amazing food and wine, or attend virtually from anywhere and still access every session in real time.
⦿ A Curated 3-Day Experience – Thursday kicks off with a full day of Fundamentals, perfect for newer professionals or those needing a refresher. Friday and Saturday dive into intermediate and advanced content, designed for seasoned attorneys and fiduciaries ready to tackle the toughest issues in special needs planning.
⦿ Elite Faculty – Learn from over 20 of the nation’s foremost experts in special needs planning , including pioneers in public benefits law, SNT drafting and administration, disability rights advocacy, and quality-of-life strategies for persons with disabilities.
⦿ Best-in-Class Sponsors & Exhibitors – Meet the most trusted and innovative providers in the field , ready to help you deliver cutting-edge services and support to your clients and beneficiaries.
⦿ Celebrate 10 Years of Excellence – We are pulling out all the stops for our 10th anniversary! Join us for a next-level experience with world-class speakers, luxurious Napa hospitality, and top-tier educational content designed to inspire and empower.
⦿ Attend In Person or Online – Join us live in beautiful Napa Valley to network with like-minded professionals while enjoying amazing food and wine, or attend virtually from anywhere and still access every session in real time.
⦿ A Curated 3-Day Experience – Thursday kicks off with a full day of Fundamentals, perfect for newer professionals or those needing a refresher. Friday and Saturday dive into intermediate and advanced content, designed for seasoned attorneys and fiduciaries ready to tackle the toughest issues in special needs planning.
⦿ Elite Faculty – Learn from over 20 of the nation’s foremost experts in special needs planning , including pioneers in public benefits law, SNT drafting and administration, disability rights advocacy, and quality-of-life strategies for persons with disabilities.
⦿ Best-in-Class Sponsors & Exhibitors – Meet the most trusted and innovative providers in the field , ready to help you deliver cutting-edge services and support to your clients and beneficiaries.
Symposium Feedback
What our attendees are saying:
"Thanks so much to you and Michele for putting on such a fantastic conference. Myself and the rest of the team had a lot of takeaways that we can implement directly into our practice."
"Presenter knew his stuff and kept me interested! "
"Wonderful presentation and speaker. Powerful message! very engaging and informative."
"Might have been the best, most inspiring CEU educational session I’ve ever attended."
"Fantastic Speakers! Was very informative and inspiring. Advocates are KEY when dealing with clients’ special needs."
"I would like to thank you for your willingness and hard work in putting on the Symposium. The knowledge you share is very valuable to me, and hopefully to those I support directly (the trustee) and indirectly (the disabled person). I am grateful."
"Wonderful speaker, Mr. Martinis was very passionate and inspiring, A profound presentation."
"Presenter knew his stuff and kept me interested! "
"Wonderful presentation and speaker. Powerful message! very engaging and informative."
"Might have been the best, most inspiring CEU educational session I’ve ever attended."
"Fantastic Speakers! Was very informative and inspiring. Advocates are KEY when dealing with clients’ special needs."
"I would like to thank you for your willingness and hard work in putting on the Symposium. The knowledge you share is very valuable to me, and hopefully to those I support directly (the trustee) and indirectly (the disabled person). I am grateful."
"Wonderful speaker, Mr. Martinis was very passionate and inspiring, A profound presentation."
February 5-7th, 2026
Learn from the experts while enjoying world-class food, wine and scenery at a five star resort.
Meet the
Speakers
We have gathered a fantastic group of experts to speak at this year’s symposium who all have deep knowledge and passion for special needs planning, SNT administration, and advocacy for persons with disabilities.
The speakers provide real-world experience in the latest strategies and knowledge to assist both experienced trustees and fiduciaries and those beginning their journey in this area of practice.
The speakers provide real-world experience in the latest strategies and knowledge to assist both experienced trustees and fiduciaries and those beginning their journey in this area of practice.
Meet our
Premier Sponsors
Thank you to our top sponsors!
Diamond Sponsor:
Phillips Bonding and Insurance Agency
Platinum Sponsor:
Andrew De Vries, MBA- Probate, Trust and Conservatorship Real Estate Broker
Powerpoint Sponsor:
Merrill -The Special Needs Team
Online Streaming/App Sponsor:
True Link Financial
Lanyard Sponsor:
Prudent Investors
Key Card Sponsor:
Michael Stephens
Meal Sponsor:
Bishop Fiduciary Services
Diamond Sponsor:
Phillips Bonding and Insurance Agency
Platinum Sponsor:
Andrew De Vries, MBA- Probate, Trust and Conservatorship Real Estate Broker
Powerpoint Sponsor:
Merrill -The Special Needs Team
Online Streaming/App Sponsor:
True Link Financial
Lanyard Sponsor:
Prudent Investors
Key Card Sponsor:
Michael Stephens
Meal Sponsor:
Bishop Fiduciary Services
Symposium Archives
Past Sessions Now Available for Purchase
Through our sister site, Moving to Mastery, all sessions from 2025 are available in e-learning format to study at your convenience from home.
Who is this bundle for:
This bundle is for professionals who plan for persons with disabilities and administer special needs trusts. This informative educational adventure benefits seasoned professionals as well as those just beginning their practice.
-Special Needs Planning Attorneys
-Estate Planning Attorneys
-Professional Fiduciaries
-Families of Persons of Disabilities
Who is this bundle for:
This bundle is for professionals who plan for persons with disabilities and administer special needs trusts. This informative educational adventure benefits seasoned professionals as well as those just beginning their practice.
-Special Needs Planning Attorneys
-Estate Planning Attorneys
-Professional Fiduciaries
-Families of Persons of Disabilities
Sessions and Materials from the 2025 Symposium:
Learn from the nation’s leading experts in special needs administration. Courses cover planning, drafting, public benefits, trust investment, health care coverage, enhancing the quality of life for persons with disabilities, planning for retirement, and more.
What You Will Learn:
-Drafting and administering OBRA 93 trusts
-Managing retirement assets in SNTs
-Preparing for evidentiary hearings
-Fiduciary tax planning for SNTs
-Lifelong housing solutions for persons with disabilities
-Funding and testing Third-party special needs plans
-Overcoming compassion fatigue
What You Will Learn:
-Drafting and administering OBRA 93 trusts
-Managing retirement assets in SNTs
-Preparing for evidentiary hearings
-Fiduciary tax planning for SNTs
-Lifelong housing solutions for persons with disabilities
-Funding and testing Third-party special needs plans
-Overcoming compassion fatigue
2026 Symposium
Scholarships Available
Supporting the Next Generation of Special Needs Planning Professionals and Empowering Fiduciaries to Serve with Compassion, Knowledge, and Integrity.
The Trisha Friedeberg Scholarship supports law students and early-career attorneys with a demonstrated commitment to serving individuals with disabilities. The Will Lindahl Scholarship recognizes nonprofit professionals or organizations making a direct impact in the lives of those with special needs.