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Get your GuideI wanted to set up a trust for Medicaid planning purposes, so that I can prevent the rental income generated from my home from going to a nursing home to pay for my care. But I read that the income from an irrevocable trust will go to the nursing home to compensate for my care. Is there a way to prevent the income from...
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Learn More About EldercareWhen looking into local senior home care services and skilled nursing facilities, the astronomical cost of care becomes apparent. If you or your loved one has not set aside financial resources, or purchased long-term care insurance, the next step may be spending down everything you own to qualify for Medicaid.
Read moreThe Supreme Court of Arkansas dismisses an interlocutory appeal of the county court’s class certification order because it granted a writ of certiorari that vacated the order. In Reliance Health Care, Inc. v. Mitchell (Ark. No. CV-23-95, Nov 16, 2023).
Read moreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2023 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures.
Read moreLong-term care involves not only a loss of personal autonomy; it also comes at a tremendous financial price. Proper planning can help your family prepare for the financial toll and protect assets for future generations.
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