In order to be qualify for Medicaid benefits a nursing home resident may have no more than $2,000 in “countable” assets (the figure may be somewhat higher in some states). Note that Medicaid is a state-run program, so the rules are somewhat different in each state, although there Continue reading
Most people want to pass their assets to their children or grandchildren, but naming a minor as a beneficiary can have unintended consequences. It is important to make a plan that doesn’t involve leaving assets directly to a minor.
There are two main problems with naming a minor as Continue reading
Being asked to serve as the trustee of the trust of a family member is a great honor. It means that the family member trusts your judgment and is willing to put the welfare of the beneficiary or beneficiaries in your hands. But being a trustee is also a great responsibility. You Continue reading
The Senate Democrats’ proposal for a $3.5 trillion spending plan includes expanding Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing benefits. The proposal is now being negotiated in Congress.
Currently Medicare does not offer much in the way of dental, vision, and hearing benefits. Continue reading
Having a Estate Plan is super important, I get it, it’s easy to plan for the things we enjoy and that make us happy like vacations and getting together with family and friends. No one wants to think about let alone plan for the things that are inevitable but not fun like planning Continue reading
The GST tax exemption
A tool to generate future tax savings
The generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax can have harsh consequences. Those who take full advantage of GST planning strategies, however, have an opportunity to shield their wealth from tax and build a lasting legacy.
Passing Continue reading
Costly mistakes can be made when it comes to inheritance and Medicaid. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully to minimize expensive penalties. What “careful” means, Continue reading
President Biden has introduced a plan to spend $400 billion over eight years on home health care and community-based care for the elderly and people with disabilities. The money would go to expand access to care and support higher-paying caregiving jobs.
As the elderly population Continue reading
To qualify for Medicaid eligibility of long-term care, you must satisfy very complicated financial eligibility rules—rules that often can be traps for the unwary. One of the most significant traps is Medicaid’s right to recover its expenses from your estate after you die – a practice Continue reading
800 N. Industrial Blvd., Suite 106
Euless, TX 76039
While my address is Industrial Blvd, we are actually on Clinic Drive. Look for the tall red Super Value Pharmacy sign. Whether coming from the North or the South, you will turn off of Industrial Blvd. onto Clinic Dr. Our building is located up the hill just past the Super Value Pharmacy at the far end of the building.
| Mon-Thurs | 8:30am-5:00pm |
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| Fri/Sat/Sun | Closed |
