Strategies to Qualify for Medicaid

April 22, 2024

Learn how to protect assets and become eligible for Medicaid with practical strategies, while avoiding questionable methods.

When Your Diagnosis Is Dementia…

March 18, 2024

I have been diagnosed with brain damage and dementia. Word to the younger folks: I woke up last year and suddenly could not spell or write legibly. No warning. No symptoms.

Medicaid Planning and Estate Planning?

February 29, 2024

Understanding the differences between Medicaid planning and estate planning is crucial for anyone looking to secure their financial future and ensure that their healthcare needs are met in their later years. While each serves distinct purposes, they are often interconnected, requiring careful coordination to achieve your overall planning objectives. Learn more about how you can protect your assets, ensure access to necessary care and leave a legacy for your loved ones.

Problems with Gifting and Joint Ownership

June 19, 2023

There is a popular misperception among many seniors that in order to protect their assets from creditors, including the cost of nursing home care, they should consider gifting their assets to their children.

Prepare for Cognitive Decline

May 22, 2023

Data from sources like the U.S. Census Bureau shows in no uncertain terms that the U.S. population has grown older over the prior two decades.

ABLE Account for a Special Needs Beneficiary?

April 26, 2023

If you have a child or grandchild with disabilities, one of your biggest worries is what will happen when you are no longer around to provide aid.

What is a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust?

April 3, 2023

The idea of Medicaid Asset Protection Trust for the purposes of protecting against long-term care costs is becoming both more sought-after and more necessary.

Spending ABLE Account Money?

April 7, 2022

ABLE accounts are a way for people with disabilities to save and spend money, while protecting their access to public benefits.

Do I Need an Attorney for Probate?

March 10, 2022

A competent elder law or estate attorney can keep the estate process on track, and knows of provisions like family allowances, benefits to prepaying inheritance tax, even where the tax return is not yet complete and a listing of itemized deductions.

How Do Special Needs Trusts Work?

June 29, 2021

Trusts give parents of special-needs children additional options for extending care and financial assistance. However, you might need some expert help.

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