Medicaid wants its money back and will seize whatever assets are left in your probate estate. f you are the current recipient of Medicaid or believe you may have to seek Medicaid down the road, it’s important to know that Medicaid can try to collect money from your probate estate after your death. For many seniors, the only asset remaining following an extended nursing home stay is their home.
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Are you or a loved one facing the possible need for long-term nursing care? If so, you may be able to protect a significant portion of the financial assets of the person needing care.
Read more →The specter of Medicaid estate recovery causes fear for many who are considering the consequences of gifting to qualify for Medical Assistance. However, the speakers at the recent National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys’ (NAELA) 2012 Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington reminded the attendees that through proper […]
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