While vast numbers of middle class American retirees continue to legally qualify for Medicaid, most of us tend to think (incorrectly!) that if we are homeowners or make a decent living, we will not be eligible for Medicaid upon retirement. This article serves to dispel that myth and provide a basic understanding of the legal framework surrounding Medicaid Planning. Continue reading “2023 and 2024 MEDICAID UPDATE: Medicaid Planning – Will You Be Able To Afford Healthcare When You Retire?”
2022 MEDICAID LEGAL UPDATE AND JANUARY 2023 NEW CRITERIA ПЛАНИРОВАНИЕ МЕДИКЕЙДА: СМОЖЕТЕ ЛИ ВЫ СЕБЕ ПОЗВОЛИТЬ ОПЛАТУ ЗА МЕДИЦИНСКИЕ УСЛУГИ ВЫЙДЯ НА ПЕНСИЮ?
When to start estate planning?
Learn about the ideal stages in life and triggers for commencing to plan your estate. Why is 55 years old the magic number? Listen in to find out or check out the transcript.
Pooled Trusts and Medicaid Eligibility
This video explains Pooled Income Trusts and how they can help high income individuals qualify for Medicaid in New York.
Probate & Real Estate Podcast: Selling a Home After the Death of a Loved One
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Trust v Will – Difference Between a Trust and a Will
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What is a Medicaid Trust?
Video transcript:
Michael Levitis 00:00
Good day, everybody. This is Michael Levitis, from Jurisq.com, with Irina Yadgarova, an estate and elder law planning attorney. And we always talk with Irina, regarding how to plan for your retirement, how to get yourself affordable and even free healthcare in the form of Medicaid. Continue reading “What is a Medicaid Trust?”
New Medicaid Income and Asset Eligibility Levels for 2023
Medicaid income and asset thresholds age 65 and up (or disabled) effective January 1, 2023 in New York
Simple and effective estate planning tip
Staying organized and leaving moral directives can save a lot of time, stress, money and aggravation for your heirs.
2022 New York State Estate Tax & Strategies to Mitigate
New York State Estate Tax & Strategies to Mitigate
In 2022, the New York estate tax exemption is $6,110,000 (up from $5.93mm in 2021). This means that a New Yorker passing away with more than the exemption amount (or a non NY resident with tangible or real property in NY in excess of the exemption) must pay a state estate tax. Continue reading “2022 New York State Estate Tax & Strategies to Mitigate”