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Most Recent Questions and Answers:

• Should I transfer my home to my kids to protect it if I should need nursing home care?
• What is the difference between a Power of Attorney and a Durable Power of Attorney?
• What are the most common estate planning mistakes?
• How much can I gift to my children annually without paying federal gift tax?
• What is the difference between a Will and a Living Will?
• What is the difference between a Will and a Living Trust?
• Why do I have to leave the hospital so quickly? I don’t know which nursing home to go to…
• How do I find a “good” nursing home on such short notice? What should I look for? Do I have a choice?
• The nursing home wants all kinds of financial information. Why? Should I give it to them?
• How much does a nursing home cost?
• Will there be a lot of paperwork?
• Must my child guaranty payment to the nursing home on my behalf?
• Where can I get further information on selecting a nursing home?
• Can a nursing home kick me out?
• Can I choose to transfer to another nursing home?
• What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Doesn’t Medicare cover everything?
• How do I qualify for nursing home Medicare coverage?
• What will Medicare cover at the nursing home?
• Do I need supplemental health insurance (Medigap)?
• What does Medicaid pay for? Is going on Medicaid my only choice?
• How do I qualify?
• Do I get less care if I am on Medicaid?
• Am I allowed to keep anything?
• Is it “OK” to give away my assets —what are “penalty periods?”
• What is the “look back" period?
• How long does it take to apply and when should I apply?
• Do I need a lawyer to apply for Medicaid?
• I have a Last Will and Testament. Do I need anything else?
• What are Advance Directives regarding health care?
• What is a Power of Attorney?
• Should I have a POA?
• What is a Living Will and Health Care Representative?
• Should I have a Living Will?
• Do I need a Conservator?