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This document discusses estate planning and Medicaid eligibility. It notes that estate planning should be reviewed regularly due to changes in laws. It describes how irrevocable funeral trusts can protect assets from nursing home and Medicaid costs by exempting funds placed in such trusts. The document provides an example of how transferring life insurance cash values to an irrevocable funeral trust can help qualify someone for Medicaid benefits.
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This document discusses Medicaid planning to manage the high cost of nursing home care, which averages $6-7,000 per month. It provides two examples of Medicaid planning strategies. The first involves converting a joint living trust into a single living trust upon the first spouse's death to protect assets for the surviving spouse. The second uses a Medicaid trust to protect $250,000 in investments so the wife qualifies for Medicaid immediately rather than spending down assets. Both examples aim to allow the nursing home resident to qualify for Medicaid coverage while protecting assets for the surviving spouse.
SIBL Presentation Planning for the Disabled
(1) The document discusses financial planning strategies for disabled individuals and their beneficiaries to optimize the use of government programs while protecting family assets.
(2) It explains the differences between entitlement programs like SSDI and Medicaid, which are based on contributions, versus needs-based programs like SSI that have asset and income limits.
(3) The document provides an overview of trusts, such as supplemental needs trusts, Medicaid asset protection trusts, and pooled trusts, that allow beneficiaries to receive government benefits while preserving assets for their care and quality of life.
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This document summarizes information about Settlers Life Insurance Company, including its history, financial strength, and the life insurance policies it offers. Settlers Life has been in business since 1933 and has over $400 million in assets. It has an A- rating from A.M. Best, indicating an excellent ability to meet obligations. The company focuses on paying claims, having paid over $323 million in claims since 2000. It offers whole life insurance policies for up to $50,000 that provide coverage from ages 15 days to 85 years with premiums that will never increase and coverage that will never decrease.
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The document provides an overview of various federal, state, and local benefits programs available to individuals with disabilities or low incomes. It summarizes the eligibility requirements and services provided by key programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicaid, housing assistance, food stamps, and fuel assistance at both the federal and Vermont state levels. Contact information is provided for learning more about various Vermont health programs.
What Is a Supplemental Needs Trust in Connecticut
Estate planning involves some careful consideration. You need to identify and inventory your assets to fully understand what you have to pass along, and you should consider things like potential tax exposure and asset protection. Learn more about supplemental needs trust in Connecticut in this presentation.
What is a Special Needs Trust in Connecticut?
With this in mind, let's look at the legal device called a special needs trust. Learn more about special needs trust in Connecticut in this presentation.
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