by Christine Brown | Jun 13, 2024 | Elder Law, Medi-Cal, Medicaid |
As you delve into the world of Medi-Cal and long-term care planning, you’ve probably come across the dreaded “5-year look-back rule.” This rule often leads to confusion and misconceptions, with many people believing they need to deplete their assets...
by Christine | Apr 2, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Living Trust, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Insurance, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Trusts |
Seniors need to have a plan in place for long-term care, should they need care assistance in the future. A recent article in The Victoria (TX) Advocate titled “How does Medicaid factor into financial planning?” recommends that seniors need a strategy to pay for the...
by Christine | Mar 13, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Home, Retirement Planning, Special Needs, Trusts |
Arlene Germain, president of Massachusetts Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, said the new rules, once implemented, could substantially improve the lives of nursing home residents. But, she said, “strong oversight and greater nursing home participation are critical to...
by Christine | Mar 10, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Irrevocable Trust, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes |
One attorney calls it the "Get out of Dodge plan"—the best way to keep your assets intact before applying for Medicaid to cover nursing home costs. New Jersey is one of the most restrictive states when it comes to permitting residents to preserve assets for...
by Christine | Mar 6, 2015 | Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Home |
Lillian Palermo tried to prepare for the worst possibilities of aging. An insurance executive with a Ph.D. in psychology and a love of ballroom dancing, she arranged for her power of attorney and health care proxy to go to her husband, Dino, eight years her junior, if...
by Christine | Mar 2, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Retirement Planning |
Consulting financial and tax advisers as part of planning the retirement process is essential to get the health-care piece covered. Enjoying truly golden retirement years means a lot of different things to different people, but it should include planning for long-term...
