Should I plan to qualify for Medicaid?

Oct 10, 2018 / By: Laura Easton

Category: Asset Protection, Estate Planning

Should I plan to qualify for Medicaid before I may need it to pay for my nursing home care? Absolutely. There are legal and time-tested strategies which will help you get ready to qualify, and...

I want to make sure that my children receive my home when I die

Oct 3, 2018 / By: Laura Easton

Category: Estate Planning

I want to make sure that my children receive my home when I die. Is it a good ideal to add their names to the deed for my home? Never! If you add anyone else’s...

Is long-term care insurance a good investment?

Sep 20, 2018 / By: Laura Easton

Category: Estate Planning, Insurance

Is long-term care insurance a good investment? Similar to homeowners and car insurance, it can be a great investment if you need assistance with activities of daily living as the years go by. Most, not...

Could Medicaid laws change?

Sep 13, 2018 / By: Laura Easton

Category: General

Could Medicaid laws change? Yes. Not only the laws which govern Medicaid eligibility but the regulations which are adopted to enforce those laws could—and probably will—continue to change. Consulting with an ElderLaw attorney who keeps...

Is preplanning and prepaying for funeral and burial a good idea?

Sep 7, 2018 / By: Laura Easton

Category: Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning

Is preplanning and prepaying for funeral and burial a good idea? Absolutely. Preplanning for your final expenses avoids your family paying for a funeral which may not have been consistent with your wishes. Prepaying for...

What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

Aug 31, 2018 / By: Laura Easton

Category: Medicare/Medicaid

What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Medicaid is an assistance program that provides for low-income, low asset people regardless of age. Typically, the patient does not pay the cost of covered medical expenses,...

The Queen of Soul Passed Away Without a Will!

Aug 23, 2018 / By: Laura Easton

Category: General

https://www.wealthmanagement.com/estate-planning/aretha-franklin-died-without-will

Are gifts limited to $15,000 per year?

Aug 23, 2018 / By: Laura Easton

Category: Estate Planning, estate taxes, Financial Planning, Taxes

Are gifts limited to $15,000 per year, per recipient before there is a federal gift tax. Not exactly. The $15,000 limit is your annual gift tax exclusion, but in addition each person who makes a...

If I sell my home to a relative..

Aug 15, 2018 / By: Laura Easton

Category: Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicare/Medicaid

If I sell my home to a relative or anyone else for less than fair market value, will that be considered a gift which could disqualify me from getting Medicaid to pay for my nursing...

Will Medicare or Medicaid pay for my skilled nursing home expenses?

Aug 9, 2018 / By: Laura Easton

Category: Medicare/Medicaid, retirement planning

Will Medicare or Medicaid pay for my skilled nursing home expenses? It depends. For example, Medicare will pay for the first 100 days of care when you are discharged from a hospital upon a doctor’s...

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Should I plan to qualify for Medicaid?

I want to make sure that my children receive my home when I die

Is long-term care insurance a good investment?

Could Medicaid laws change?

Is preplanning and prepaying for funeral and burial a good idea?

What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

The Queen of Soul Passed Away Without a Will!

Are gifts limited to $15,000 per year?

If I sell my home to a relative..

Will Medicare or Medicaid pay for my skilled nursing home expenses?

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