Yoni Markhoff

June 18, 2023

How Gifts Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility

We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive. But if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care benefits, […]
June 18, 2023

Permitted Uses With SNT

What Can an SNT Pay for Without Affecting SSI or Medicaid? Funds held in a properly drafted Special Needs Trust will not affect a Supplemental Security […]
June 2, 2023

What Is a Pooled Trust, and How Can It Protect My Benefits?

In certain situations, beneficiaries of programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid may be at risk of losing their benefits. For example, if they come […]
June 2, 2023

When Do I Need a Guardianship?

The standard under which a person is deemed to require a guardian differs from state to state. And even within some states the standards are different, […]
June 2, 2023

Staying Eligible for Medicaid after the Death of a Spouse

When one member of a couple moves to a nursing home, we expect that spouse will be the first to die, but this isn’t always the […]
April 10, 2023

Tru Link Card for Special Needs Trust

An important part of special needs planning is protecting your loved one from financial abuse. A True Link card is a tool you may not have […]
April 10, 2023

Guardianship

The Ins and Outs of Guardianship and Conservatorship Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or her own decisions unless a court determines […]
April 10, 2023

Medicaid Coverage Nursing Home

For better and for worse, Medicaid is the primary method of paying for nursing home care in the United States. But navigating the Medicaid system is complicated […]