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The Medicaid Program: Looking Back Without Penalties
Planning for long-term care is important because nearly everyone will require it at some point in their lives. While we cannot predict…
Medicaid Crisis Planning: When Does It Make Sense?
Medicaid is a federal and state program that helps people meet certain asset requirements pay for long-term care (LTC). Long-term care often…
Could Gift Giving Be Detrimental to My Medicaid Assistance?
A person needing possible Medicaid assistance in the future should not be giving any gifts. This can be sad if that person…
Special Needs Estate Planning for Children and Adults
How do special needs differ from other needs? For those with learning difficulties, behavioral or emotional issues, or physical disabilities, special needs…
A Spouse’s Right to Protection Against Poverty
It was 30 years ago when Congress enacted safeguards to protect the savings of married couples who use Medicaid. These protections prevent…
A Guide to Guardianships for People with Special Needs – Part 2
In order to understand how guardianship can help an adult with special needs, you must understand the key responsibilities guardians are responsible…
A Guide to Guardianships for People with Special Needs – Part 1
You face a greater challenge to protect and provide for your children if they have special needs that require additional care. Structuring…
The Problem of Affording Long-Term Care
In a study, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has found that almost 75% of Americans who retire will…
Assisting Family Members With Their Care
Isn’t it more sensible for a family member to assist a senior with care at home than to pay an outside agency…
A Lifetime Money Management System for Special Needs Children
For estate planning, special needs children present a unique challenge. Optimizing your estate to use, enhance, and enrich assets for your special…