Dad died 5 years ago and there is a trust under his will for Mom. Will the trust be countable if Mom goes into a nursing home?
Mom and Dad set up an irrevocable trust years ago (Bill Clinton was on his first term) and put land and some other assets in the trust. Are the assets … Continue Reading
Recently the following letter appeared in the Asheboro Courier-Tribune. My response follows.
The Letter
If you, a family member or parent, are thinking of going on Medicaid, you need to read this story.
If you or an elderly parent still has property in their name, consider … Continue Reading
You now understand the basics of annuities because you read Banish Annuity Confusion in 5 Minutes (If you haven't read it and you aren't an annuity expert, you better go back and read it now). But how can annuities help (or hurt!) you when considering either Medicaid or VA … Continue Reading
A Sole Benefit Trust is an often neglected yet important type of Special Needs Trust that can be useful in planning for certain categories of individuals with disabilities. For example, a “Sole Benefit Trust” can be a useful solution for a disabled grantor who wishes to protect … Continue Reading