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How to Set Up a Miller Trust for Medicaid Eligibility
A senior’s income and assets must fall below certain limits to qualify for long-term care Medicaid. “Income cap” states allow applicants to use a Miller Trust to help them meet income eligibility guidelines.
2 CommentsWeighing the Pros and Cons of a Living Trust
A living trust is a popular financial tool that can be used for Medicaid planning, estate planning and tax planning purposes. However, a trust may not be the best the best approach, depending on a person’s long-term goals and unique financial situation.
5 Comments4 Key Things to Know about Trusts and Medicaid Planning
There are many types of trusts that can help protect your assets from Medicaid. Here's a brief overview of the things you need to know when setting up a trust for Medicaid planning purposes.
7 CommentsLegal Competency: When Is It Too Late to Create a Will, Trust or POA?
It is crucial to engage in proper legal planning with family members while they are still of sound mind. An elder law attorney outlines competency criteria that must be met in order to obtain valid legal documents before a crisis strikes.
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Living Trusts Questions
Legal help with mother's trust distribution.
5 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Jun 14, 2024Can a longtime caregiver be evicted upon the death of a mother?
4 AnswersSouthernwaver Answered Jun 13, 2024The home my spouse and I live in was left to me as lifetime estate and passes to my daughter. Spouse wants me to turn it over to her.
15 AnswersMargaretMcKen Replied Jun 12, 2024How would a Treasury offset payment taken from a social security check affect a Miller trust?
3 AnswersAJ12345 Replied May 27, 2024
Living Trusts Discussions
Can a sibling create a Living Trust when my mom has been diagnosed with dementia altering the TOD that was in place for years?
9 CommentsGardenArtist Commented Jun 2022I’m concerned with the elderly!
3 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Jan 2020What is the legality of renting out mother-in-law's home?
10 CommentsBlackHole Commented Sep 2017
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