Tag: Medicaid estate recovery

Medicaid’s Power to Recoup Benefits Paid: Estate Recovery and Liens

Avoid Estate Tax

Federal law requires the state to attempt to recover the long-term care benefits from a Medicaid recipient’s estate after the recipient’s death. If steps aren’t taken to protect the Medicaid recipient’s house, it may need to be sold to settle the claim. For Read More …

Using Estate Planning to Prepare for Medicaid

Medicaid Strategies

Long-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. Long-term care can be very Read More …