by John Richert | Feb 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of the most common issues with assets when completing a Medicaid plan and application for assisted living or nursing home benefits is how cars are counted. Are cars a countable asset? Or are they not countable like an applicant’s home? Like most issues with...
by John Richert | Jan 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
A common question that we get as Medicaid planning attorneys for Medicaid assisted living or nursing home benefits is whether an applicant can continue to own a home and still qualify for Florida Medicaid benefits. The short answer is yes, if an applicant owns a home,...
by Patrick Quarles | Apr 12, 2024 | Medicaid Planning, Uncategorized
Florida’s Medicaid rules are numerous and often confusing. We explain why planning for Medicaid is so important here. One theme that is consistent in Florida would rather pay public benefits for one person if it will keep two or three of their loved ones from needing...
by Patrick Quarles | Jun 25, 2021 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
Incapacity means not having the physical or mental ability to do certain tasks or make important decisions. For example, if you cannot physically go to the bank to do transactions that require you to appear in person, or if you cannot understand the transactions you...
by Patrick Quarles | Apr 19, 2021 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
Florida Trusts can serve many purposes, but they all have one thing in common: Every trust must have someone named as its trustee. A trustee is someone who is appointed by the settlor (creator of the trust) to have the legal authority to hold and administer the...
by Patrick Quarles | Mar 23, 2021 | Medicaid Planning, Uncategorized
Florida’s Medicaid rules are numerous and often confusing. We explain why planning for Medicaid is so important here. One theme that is consistent in Florida, is that the state would rather pay public benefits for one person if it will keep two or three of their loved...
