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Estate Planning

Care Coordination
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January 29, 2015

Tougher Reverse Mortgage Rules to Take Effect

A reverse mortgage allows a homeowner who is at least 62 years old to use the equity in his or her home to obtain a loan that does not have to be repaid until the homeowner moves, sells, or dies. But the homeowner is required to pay property taxes and homeowners insurance premiums on the property. Your assets can be protected to afford options like reverse mortgage when a proper estate plan is created to manage and allow smooth transition into long term care scenarios. Strohschein Law Group is here to help you protect what matters.

Care Coordination
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January 28, 2015

Can I Give My Kids $14,000 a Year?

If you have it to give, you certainly can, but there may be consequences should you apply for Medicaid long-term care coverage within five years after each gift. If you think there is a chance you will need Medicaid coverage of long-term care in the foreseeable future, call Strohschein Law Group before starting a gifting plan.

Care Coordination
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January 13, 2015

Medicaid and Trusts 101

With careful Medicaid planning, you may be able to preserve some of your estate for your children or other heirs while meeting the Medicaid asset limit. In Illinois, a nursing home resident covered by Medicaid may have no more than $2,000 in “countable” assets.

Estate Planning
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January 5, 2015

Level of Assets That Spouses of Medicaid Recipients May Keep Rises for 2015

The spouse of a nursing home resident–called the “community spouse” — is limited to one half of the couple’s joint assets up to $119,220 in “countable” assets. This figure changes each year to reflect inflation. Called the “community spouse resource allowance,” this is the most that a state may allow a community spouse to retain without a hearing or a court order. The least that a state may allow a community spouse to retain is $23,844 and the maximum for Illinois is $109,560. If you should need assistance with protecting your assets from the cost of long term care, Strohschein Law Group helps families everyday to maximize the options for quality care and making sure the community spouse is provided for.

Estate and Trust Administration
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December 22, 2014

Family Strife over Elder Care?

Some families can work out these issues on their own, but many cannot, and the disagreements or hurts either fester or break out into open conflict and, occasionally, litigation. Resolution through mediation can bring much better results.

Estate Planning
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December 16, 2014

Will You Lose Medicare or Medicaid If You Leave the Nursing Home to Visit Family?

Reunions, graduations, birthdays, and holidays: Whatever the occasion, nursing home residents don’t want to miss out on family gatherings, but may be afraid that they will lose Medicare or Medicaid coverage if they leave the nursing home. In most cases, Medicare recipients can leave for a day or two, although the nursing home may bill them in order to hold their beds. Medicaid recipients will need to check with their state.

Estate and Trust Administration
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December 9, 2014

6 Things to Ask Before Agreeing to Be a Trustee

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 need to go into it with your eyes wide open. Here are six questions to ask before saying “yes”

Estate Planning
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December 3, 2014

Parents’ Medical History May Make Long-Term Care Insurance More Expensive

The Affordable Care Act prohibits medical insurers from denying coverage to applicants due to pre-existing conditions, but the same rules do not apply to long-term care insurance. Your parents’ health could be one of the many factors that long-term care insurance providers take into account when deciding how much to charge you. Be sure to do your research while shopping for long term care insurance. Strohschein Law Group is here to help you plan out your long term care options for you to make to most affordable decisions and protect what matters.

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