Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

As healthcare costs rise, planning for long-term care has become one of the most critical aspects of estate and asset protection. Medicaid can help cover the high costs of nursing homes, assisted living, and in-home care — but eligibility requires strict financial and asset qualifications. Without proper planning, people risk exhausting their life savings before qualifying for benefits. Strategic Medicaid and long-term care planning ensures that assets are preserved, loved ones are protected, and eligibility requirements are met at the right time.

SERVICES

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    MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY & ASSET PROTECTION
    Medicaid eligibility is based on both income and asset limits. Many individuals mistakenly transfer or spend down assets improperly, resulting in penalties or disqualification periods.

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    MEDICAID ASSET PROTECTION TRUSTS (MAPTs)
    A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust allows individuals to protect their property while maintaining Medicaid eligibility. Assets placed in these trusts are no longer counted for Medicaid purposes after five years, ensuring long-term care costs do not deplete an estate.

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    MEDICATION & ANESTHESIA ERRORS
    Administering the wrong medication, incorrect dosage, or failing to monitor reactions can cause severe harm. Similarly, anesthesia errors during surgery may result in brain injury or death.

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    HOSPITAL & NURSING NEGLIGENCE
    Hospitals and care facilities are responsible for hiring competent staff, maintaining adequate supervision, and ensuring patient safety. Systemic failures can lead to preventable harm.

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    BIRTH INJURIES & OBSTETRIC MALPRACTICE
    Errors during pregnancy, labor, or delivery can cause lifelong injury to both mother and child. Prompt intervention and adherence to obstetric protocols are essential to prevent harm.

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    FAILURE TO OBTAIN INFORMED CONSENT
    Patients have the right to understand the risks, benefits, and alternatives of any proposed treatment. Performing a procedure without proper consent may constitute negligence, even if the treatment itself was performed competently.

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    WRONGFUL DEATH DUE TO MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
    When malpractice leads to death, surviving family members have the right to seek justice and financial recovery through a wrongful death claim. These cases demand careful documentation and expert testimony.