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Don’t Let Medicaid Drain Your Savings: Trust Protection Options

by Deliberato Law Center | Sep 4, 2024 | blog, Estate Planning, Medicaid

Navigating the world of Medicaid can be daunting, especially when balancing your health needs with protecting your hard-earned assets. Medicaid is a valuable resource for those with limited incomes, providing coverage for nursing home care. However, to qualify for...

Creating a Power of Attorney: Steps and Considerations

by Deliberato Law Center | Aug 30, 2024 | blog, Estate Planning

A power of attorney (POA) is a crucial estate planning tool that allows you to designate someone you trust—your “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”—to manage your affairs when you’re unable to do so yourself. Whether you need someone to handle...

Medicaid Asset Protection Trust: Your Secret Weapon for Long-Term Care?

by Deliberato Law Center | Aug 7, 2024 | blog, Estate Planning, Spendthrift Trust

Qualifying for Medicaid can be a lifesaver if you suddenly find yourself in need of long-term care. A stay in a nursing home or extended home care often come with crippling costs, which Medicaid can help defray. The qualification process, however, can be highly...

Unpacking Your Suitcase: Maintaining Your Estate Plan for Lasting Peace of Mind

by Deliberato Law Center | Jul 31, 2024 | blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning Education

When it comes to maintaining your estate plan, think of it like unpacking your suitcase after a trip. You don’t just throw your clothes in the closet and forget about them. Instead, you organize, review, and adjust things to ensure everything is in order for the...

Dying Without a Will? Don’t Let Your Family Inherit a Mess

by Deliberato Law Center | Jul 3, 2024 | blog, Estate Planning, Probate

When it comes to drafting a will, many people feel like there’s really no rush. They may think they’re too young to consider what will happen after they’ve passed on, or they may feel like they don’t have any valuable assets to their name. Either way, they figure,...

DIY Your Own Estate Plan: The Dos and Don’ts Mostly Don’ts

by Deliberato Law Center | Jun 27, 2024 | blog, Estate Planning, wills and trusts

Nowadays, do-it-yourself estate planning options are everywhere. Whether it’s an online DIY will planner or another of the many internet tools available, there is no shortage of ways to take your future planning into your own hands. It all sounds good, right? Well,...