When a loved one suddenly needs long-term care, the financial and emotional stress can be overwhelming. Without Medicaid coverage, it can be difficult to protect assets while securing necessary care. Emergency Medicaid planning provides a solution to ensure your loved one receives care while preserving your family’s financial future.
Key Tips for Medicaid Crisis Planning:
- Understand Medicaid Eligibility:
- Medicaid in Florida has strict income and asset limits. It’s essential to assess your loved one’s financial situation quickly to determine if immediate actions are necessary for eligibility. Being proactive can make a significant difference, especially in crisis situations.
- Work with an Experienced Professional:
- Navigating Medicaid can be complex, especially under urgent circumstances. The experienced Fort Myers estate planning attorneys at Dorcey Law Firm are here to guide you through this process, ensuring paperwork is completed accurately and efficiently. This allows you to focus on your loved one’s care rather than the intricacies of Medicaid applications.
- Use Asset Protection Strategies:
- Even if your loved one doesn’t immediately qualify due to income or assets, there are legal strategies, such as irrevocable trusts, Medicaid-compliant annuities, and spousal transfers, that can protect your family’s finances. Our Medicaid crisis planning attorneys in Fort Myers are well-versed in these strategies and can help protect what matters most.
- Prepare Essential Legal Documents:
- Ensure that key legal documents like powers of attorney and healthcare directives are in place. This helps avoid delays and ensures that your loved one’s wishes are honored throughout the Medicaid process.
- Address the Look-Back Rule:
- Florida’s five-year “look-back” rule penalizes asset transfers made within five years of applying for Medicaid. Our attorneys can help you navigate this rule, mitigating penalties while securing care for your loved one.
Contact Us
Dorcey Law Firm, PLC is here to help you create a plan that aligns with your family’s needs and goals. To meet with our team, schedule a time by calling (239) 309-2870 or contacting us online.
