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Estate Planning Meets Medicaid: A Strategy for Long-Term Care

SM_Admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:47:43 +0000

For many families, planning for the future means more than just wills and trusts—it also involves preparing for the rising costs of long-term care.

The “Big Beautiful Bill”: What It Could Mean for Your Long-Term Care Planning

SM_Admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:47:06 +0000

There’s a new federal law on the books—known unofficially as the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’—that could significantly reshape the future of Medicaid.

Medicaid: What You Need to Know

SM_Admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:45:04 +0000

Many families don’t think about Medicaid until a loved one is facing a health crisis—like a sudden need for nursing home care.

State Rules Matter: Why Medicaid Planning Is Not One-Size-Fits-All

SM_Admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:28:32 +0000

When it comes to planning for long-term care, many people are surprised to learn that Medicaid—while a federal program—can look very different from state to state.

What You Need to Know about Long-Term Care Insurance

SM_Admin — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:18:41 +0000

The extreme cost of skilled care is leading to many more people looking into additional benefits to help cover those costs.

Could You Benefit from an Irrevocable Living Trust?

SM_Admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:23:00 +0000

When properly designed and implemented, Irrevocable Living Trusts can provide an almost unsurpassed level of asset protection, keeping your assets safe from the high cost of long-term care. And, similar to Revocable Living Trusts, they spare your family the delays, frustration and expenses of the probate process.

How to Spot Illegal Nursing Home Debt Collection Tactics and Stop Them in Their Tracks

SM_Admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:20:40 +0000

With 48 million families supporting someone in long-term care across the United States, all too often long-term care becomes the target for illegal activity that leaves the families who were simply trying to care for their loved one at a loss. However, you don’t have to become a victim.

The Rising Costs of Medicaid and Managing a Medicaid Crisis

SM_Admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:29:37 +0000

Did you know that in the United States, the median monthly cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home is currently more than $7,900? And the cost of a private room exceeds $9,000 per month! Plus, depending on where you live, costs can even be considerably higher.

Planning For Long-Term Care: Medicare v. Medicaid

SM_Admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:27:51 +0000

Both Medicare and Medicaid can assist you with your individual long-term care plan. While the two programs sound similar, there are important differences to consider.

Filial Responsibility: Are Children Responsible for Their Parents’ Long-Term Care?

SM_Admin — Wed, 25 May 2022 16:48:18 +0000

Filial Responsibility Laws, also known as Filial Support Laws, are relatively unknown. More than half of US states (including Puerto Rico) could hold adult children financially responsible for their parents’ long-term care.