What Are Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts?
When you put your assets in a MAPT, Medicaid will not count the money in the trust toward its resource limit.
What Is the Difference Between a Springing and Non-Springing Power of Attorney?
You may have heard of the terms “springing” and “non-springing” power of attorney and wonder what they mean.
Can a Nursing Home Hold Friends or Family Members Responsible For a Resident’s Care?
If your loved one is entering a nursing home, you may worry whether you could be liable for their care.
What Is a Life Estate?
A life estate often comes up in discussions of estate and Medicaid planning. It is a form of joint ownership that allows one person to remain in a house until his or her death, when it passes to the other owner.