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Many families are shocked to find out that the average cost of nursing home care can cost between $3,000-$8,000 per month, and that Medicare does not cover nursing home care on a long-term basis. Medicaid can be an option for…
Christina Lesher and her team at The Law Office of Christina Lesher in Houston, Texas, can help you establish a Miller Trust, also known as Qualified Income Trusts (QITs). With the establishment of this type of trust, a person can…
Many Texans are aware of the need for a “power of attorney” as part of a complete estate planning package including wills and trusts. However, the differences between varieties of powers of attorney are sometimes confusing. It is advisable to contact…
No one wants to think about needing long-term care, or the necessity of paying for long-term care. Long-term care insurance can provide the financial resources to pay for care at home, or at the assisted living, or nursing home of…
Most people think of guardianships or conservatorships as being for minors, but a guardianship can be established for a person of any age. Guardianships are established for people who cannot care for themselves, such as individuals with acquired brain injuries or those…
Supplemental Needs Trusts or Special Needs Trusts are established by parents, families, and loved ones in order to establish and maintain public benefits, usually through Medicaid. Because Medicaid will limit the amount of assets a person can keep, Special Needs…
If you are a Veteran or a spouse of a Veteran you may qualify for Veteran Administration (VA) benefits to assist you in paying for your long-term care. VA pension is available to a Veteran or the surviving spouse of…