One important reason for estate planning is to ensure that you are financially prepared not only for retirement but for the possibility that you or your spouse may require long-term care as you age. At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., our Medicaid planning attorneys have the well-developed skills to help you make...
Understanding the Pros and Cons of a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust
At Surprenant & Beneski, where we serve estate planning clients throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, we consider Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs) a valuable tool when it comes to long-term healthcare. Although not always right for everyone, a MAPT is often useful in preserving assets while maintaining Medicaid (MassHealth) eligibility.
How Can I Protect My Home from MassHealth (Medicaid)?
Because almost 70 percent of the population will require long-term nursing care at some point, understanding Medicaid’s role in long-term care is essential. Long-term nursing care costs much more than the average patient can afford, so most people look for ways to maintain eligibility for these government benefits without giving up...
What About Medicare?
There is a great deal of confusion about Medicare and Medicaid
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Medicare is the federally funded and administered health insurance program primarily designed for individuals age 65 or older. There are limited long-term care benefits that are available under Medicare. In general, if you are enrolled in a...
Legal Planning for Individuals with Memory Loss
Creating a plan for your future in the early stages of the disease to ensure your wishes are met can be empowering. The sooner legal plans are established, the better prepared you and your family will be! It is nor-mal to feel overwhelmed by the details of legal planning, but remember that...
What about Medicare?
There is a great deal of confusion about Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is the federally funded and administered health insurance program primarily designed for individuals age 65 or older. There are limited long-term care benefits that are available under Medicare.
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Case Study: Financial Gifts to Children
The state won’t let you just give away your money or your property to qualify for Medicaid.
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After her 73-year-old husband, Harold, suffers a paralyzing stroke, Mildred and her daughter, Joan, need advice. Dark circles have formed under Mildred’s eyes. Her hair is disheveled. Joan holds her hand.
The Benefits of Estate Planning (Part II): Plan Ahead for Proactive Aging
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Erin L. Nunes, Esq.
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Erin L. Nunes, Esq.
Why Experts Say It Is Important to Start Your Plan Now
As aptly stated by the long-term care experts at the Mayo Clinic, “If you're considering long-term care options for...
Medicaid / MassHealth Planning for Long-term Care
What is Medicaid Planning?
Medicaid, through its state affiliates, is the largest single payer for nursing home care. While estimates vary, it is safe to say that Medicaid pays between 45% and 65% of the total nursing home costs in the United States. While on the surface, this may...
Medicaid Spend Down Lists
There is a great deal of confusion regarding the spend down of assets for Medicaid qualification. For a single person, who can only keep $2,000 in countable assets in Massachusetts, that individual may find him or herself wondering what the money can be spent on without causing any Medicaid disqualification. Similarly, for...