Monthly Archives: January 2021
Can Medicaid Take My Home?
Home ownership is the American Dream. People work hard all their lives to own a home, and it is often their most valuable and significant possession. So when your health begins to fail and the need for long-term care arises, as a Medicaid planning attorney, I often get this fear-filled question from my clients:… Read More »
Third-Party Supplemental Needs Trust
If you want to provide for a loved one who is disabled or has special needs when you are no longer here, care must be taken to ensure that the inheritance you leave will help rather than harm your loved one. An inheritance received outright could negatively impact your loved one if he or… Read More »
When is Medicaid Crisis Planning Appropriate?
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program available to individuals who meet certain asset requirements that help them pay for long-term care (LTC) costs. Long-term care often creates devastating financial impacts on Americans, particularly the elderly, and for those family members who lose hours of income (and more) while providing care for their… Read More »
My Loved One Has Died: As an Heir or Beneficiary, Do I Need an Attorney?
You just found out that your favorite aunt, Aunt Melba, has died. In the midst of your grief and sadness, you receive a notice from the attorney handling Aunt Melba’s affairs stating that you are a beneficiary. Your best friend advises you to get an attorney. What should you do? Will Aunt Melba’s attorney… Read More »
