Medicaid’s $15,000 per year Gifting Rule Explained
Many people believe they can gift $15,000 per year and be OK when it comes to applying for Medicaid. Unfortunately, this is...
Category: Medicaid
Medicaid planning tips to protect assets while securing long-term care coverage.
Is it Legal to Plan for Medicaid?
Dan Krause, Wisconsin author and Elder Law Attorney, talks about the legality and ethics of doing Medicaid planning to...
10 of the Benefits Medicaid Can Provide
Each state has its own set of Medicaid benefits that can be provided to anyone who qualifies medically and financially, but...
Wisconsin Medicaid Asset Requirements
While Medicaid is a federal program, the states have extra options they can choose to offer. Similarly, each state has a...
5 Things You Need to Know About Medicaid Planning in Wisconsin
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, "Wisconsin Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that...
Elder Law: Planning for Medicaid & Nursing Home Expenses
One of the most important aspects of estate planning includes determining long-term elder care. Since traditional health...
Dark Side of Medicaid Means You Need Estate Planning
A woman in Massachusetts, age 62, is living in her family's home on borrowed time. Her late father did all the right things:...
Can You Protect Your Home If You Need Medicaid?
Anyone who owns a home, whether a magnificent mansion or a modest ranch, worries about the possibility of losing the home...
Planning Ahead: How Much Will Long-Term Care Cost?
The recent article from MarketWatch, "This is how much long-term care could cost you, and don't expect Medicare to help,"...
Nursing Home Care Costs and Your Estate Plan: Myth vs. Fact
Remember that the role of an elder law attorney is to be a client-centered advocate, which is a different assignment than...