Karin Foster, Esq. Treveri Law, PCEstate PlanningCan an adult child be liable for their parent's medical bills?Although a nursing home cannot require a child to be personally liable for their parent's nursing home bill, there are circumstances in...
Karin Foster, Esq. Treveri Law, PCEstate PlanningEven Annual exclusion gifts are counted by MedicaidMany people believe that if they give away an amount equal to the annual gift tax exclusion – currently $14,000 to any one individual –...
Karin Foster, Esq. Treveri Law, PCEstate PlanningMedicaid Asset Transfer rulesOne area that causes a lot of confusion with regard to Medicaid is the look-back period. Medicaid, unlike Medicare, is a means-based...
Karin Foster, Esq. Treveri Law, PCMedicare vs. Medicaid and long-term careAlthough their names are confusingly alike, Medicaid and Medicare are quite different programs. Both programs provide health coverage,...