by Doug Jones | Jan 14, 2022 | Medicaid Planning, medicaid qualification, Medicare Planning, pre-planning
As we all inch closer and closer to the benchmark of age 65 and start thinking of things like Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicaid and a few “medi’s” that I’m probably omitting. It’s no wonder that we are confused! Whoever was... 
by Doug Jones | Mar 3, 2020 | Medicaid Planning, medicaid qualification
If I use a Miller Trust for Medicaid, will I regret it? Table of Contents What is A Miller Trust?Who Qualifies for a Miller Trust?Can I Use a Miller Trust for More than Nursing Home Costs?Common problems regarding income deposited to a Miller TrustWhat Happens To My... 
by Doug Jones | May 23, 2018 | caring for elderly parent, estate planning, Medicaid Planning, medicaid qualification
We see many people spend their estate all the way down (close to zero) before they apply for Medicaid assistance to help pay their Nursing Home Expenses. Why do they do this? Many have been told this is just the way it is. The belief is, they must spend down to less... 
by Doug Jones | Dec 4, 2017 | caring for elderly parent, crisis planning, Medicaid Planning, medicaid qualification
Spoiler Alert: Don’t Pay until it’s all gone! You have done everything possible to keep Momma home as long as possible. Now home care is no longer working. And the doctors are telling you that Mom needs a Nursing Home level of care. You have resisted this move... by Doug Jones | Sep 5, 2017 | alzheimers, caring for elderly parent, crisis planning, Medicaid Planning, medicaid qualification
We often don’t think about care options until we need them. This is particularly true regarding the care options for our parents. When their health starts to decline and they need help, then care options become important to understand (immediately).... by Doug Jones | Aug 22, 2017 | alzheimers, caring for elderly parent, crisis planning, estate planning, Medicaid Planning, medicaid qualification
Thanks for being one of the first to view the grand re-opening of our Blog. To start us off, I have included the video of the first edition of another of our first’s, which is the ELP Legal Minute. This is a new series broadcast on Facebook where I...