Do special needs trust have retained earnings?

Special needs trusts do not have retained earnings in the traditional sense, as they are designed to hold and manage assets for the benefit of a person with disabilities without affecting their eligibility for government benefits. Instead of earnings being retained, any income generated by the trust's assets is typically used for the beneficiary's needs or reinvested in accordance with the trust's terms. The primary goal of a special needs trust is to supplement, not supplant, the benefits provided by government programs.