One of the core values here at Edwards Group is educating our clients. We strongly believe that the more informed you are, the better we can assist you in making an effective estate plan that will do exactly what it was designed to do. As such, we continually strive to give you helpful information whether [...]
“I heard the Medicaid rules are changing. What do I need to know?” The new Medicaid rules will go into effect on January 1, 2012. Here’s a peek at what it may mean for you: ALREADY IN A NURSING HOME The good news is the new rules will not affect current Medicaid eligibility. The even [...]
Are you the primary sibling who bears the burden of care for your parents? Are you concerned about whether your parents’ finances are being handled properly? Do you think your parents should consider alternative living arrangements (such as assisted living), but they refuse? Are you doing your best to respect your parents’ independence and wishes [...]
“Are asset gifts to spouses exempt from the 5-year “look back” for Medicaid? –Charles A. Generally speaking, assets transfers to a spouse are exempt from the 5-year look-back rule. Transferring assets from the Medicaid applicant spouse to the community spouse (the at-home spouse) is part of what we do when completing Medicaid applications for clients. [...]
3 real life stories from Joshua’s recent experiences: The Medicaid Crisis Success Story, The Medicaid Crisis Failure and the Pre-planning Success Story.
There haven’t been many changes since last year, but our Consumer’s Guide to Medicaid for 2011 is now out. Last year’s edition was one of our most popular downloads of 2010. If you, or anyone you know may be facing a nursing home, then this guide can help you better understand the basic issues at [...]
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