Early in my legal career a person’s Last Will and Testament dictated where a person’s estate would go to and who was in charge. Today, a Last Will and Testament is still important … Read More »
Category: Asset Protection
Bank account ownership in Indiana
Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Asset Protection, Estate Administration / Probate, Planning There are different ways to handle bank accounts for estate planning purposes. If a client merely adds a Payable on Death (“POD”) designation on a bank/credit union account … Read More »
What is a pooled special needs trust?
Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Asset Protection, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Planning, Trust & Wills A pooled special needs trust is a “pooled” trust combining the assets of many individuals with each disabled beneficiary having a separate sub-trust. The pooled trust is run by non-profit organizations. … Read More »
My Loved One Needs Nursing Home Care
Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Asset Protection, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Planning The difficult decision has been made to move forward with nursing home placement for your loved one. Once a suitable nursing home has been chosen based on your visitation of facilities and reviews… Read More »
What is a Medicaid Penalty Period?
Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Asset Protection, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Planning everal categories of Medicaid, such as the category which covers most of the cost of nursing home care and the cost of at-home care, have an asset limit to qualify for coverage.… Read More »