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Asbestos Trust Funds: Myths, Facts, Who Can File and How
November 17, 2026
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Asbestos trust funds hold an estimated $30 billion or more for people with asbestos-related diseases, but each trust sets its own rules, deadlines and payment percentages. Register for our free webinar to join attorney and consumer safety advocate Whitney Di Bona and Financial Advocate Danielle DiPietro live as they discuss why asbestos trust funds exist, who can file, common misconceptions and what to expect after a claim is filed. Amy Edel, senior editor and content strategist at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, will host the discussion on the questions families ask most, why exposure details matter and how Patient Advocates can connect patients with legal help.
Asbestos trust funds hold an estimated $30 billion or more for people with asbestos-related diseases, but each trust sets its own rules, deadlines and payment percentages. Register for our free webinar to join attorney and consumer safety advocate Whitney Di Bona and Financial Advocate Danielle DiPietro live as they discuss why asbestos trust funds exist, who can file, common misconceptions and what to expect after a claim is filed. Amy Edel, senior editor and content strategist at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, will host the discussion on the questions families ask most, why exposure details matter and how Patient Advocates can connect patients with legal help.
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Whitney Di BonaAttorney and Consumer Safety Advocate at Drugwatch.com -
Danielle DiPietroPanelist and Financial Advocate, Board-Certified Patient Advocate and VA-Accredited Claims Agent -
Amy EdelSenior Editor and Content Strategist
What You’ll Learn During the Webinar
- Why asbestos trust funds exist and how a company sets one up
- Who can file a trust fund claim, including family members after a loved one has died
- What families should know about VA benefits, taxes, legal fees and deadlines
- Common myths about asbestos trust funds and the facts behind them
- Why many patients file with multiple trusts and pursue a lawsuit at the same time
- Why exposure details matter and what records can help support a claim
- How trusts review claims, how long payments take and how payout amounts are calculated
- How Patient Advocates can connect patients with a law firm suited to their exposure history
Whitney Di Bona and Danielle DiPietro will explain how asbestos trust funds work and what patients and families can expect when they file a claim. They will discuss how trusts are set up and who can file, then answer common questions about VA benefits, taxes, legal fees and filing deadlines. They also will explain how trusts review and pay claims.
Meet the Webinar Team
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Whitney Di BonaWhitney Di Bona is an attorney and consumer safety advocate at Drugwatch.com. During the webinar, she’ll explain why asbestos trust funds exist, clear up common misconceptions and describe what happens after a law firm files a claim. -
Danielle DiPietroDanielle DiPietro is a financial advocate, board-certified Patient Advocate and VA-accredited claims agent at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com. She helps patients identify financial and VA resources that may fit their individual circumstances. During the webinar, she’ll discuss the questions families ask most about trust funds, who can file and how Patient Advocates help families connect with legal help. -
Amy EdelAmy Edel is the senior editor and content strategist for Asbestos.com. She works with The Mesothelioma Center team to provide patients and their families with critical information. Her goal is to create content that helps build community and connects people with vital resources. With more than 25 years of experience in journalism, publishing and communications, Amy focuses on making complex health information easier for patients and families to access.
Disclaimer: The content of this website is not intended as a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a mesothelioma attorney about questions you may have regarding your case.
