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Is Disinheriting Your Spouse Sound Medicaid Planning to Protect Assets from Nursing Home Costs?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Should you disinherit your spouse and leave assets to your children to protect money from nursing home costs? It is common for estate planners to write wills and create beneficiary …

How to be Ready to Apply for Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits, 5 Steps

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Nursing home placements can occur suddenly after an unexpected medical setback. Being prepared with the following will not only make your life easier in the event of a nursing home …

Do You Remember Who is Named In Your Power of Attorney Documents?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Over time, many people tend to forget who is named to serve in their power of attorney documents. If years have gone by since you prepared your POAs, take a quick look. You might find that you need to make an update if your primary agent has died, moved away, or is no longer able or willing to take on the responsibility. 

Medicaid Applications Handled For Free

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Nursing home business offices or their business associates will file Medicaid applications for free, but it can cost you a lot of money. We were contacted recently by a client whose wife is residing in a long-term care in a nursing facility. 

No Probate Assets, No Estate Recovery Payback

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

When a recipient of Medical Assistance (Medicaid) long-term care benefits dies in Pennsylvania, the next of kin will be contacted by the Estate Recovery Program of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human …

Protect Assets from Nursing Home and Other Medicaid Myths

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Pennsylvania Medicaid Myths Introduction So many times clients come to our office under the mistaken impression that nothing can be done to protect assets from nursing home costs. Much of …

How Does An Estate Attorney Prepare Wills and Trusts?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Estate planning is a critical step in protecting your assets after you pass away. In most cases, proper estate planning requires working with an estate attorney who will guide you …

Understanding the Estate Planning Process In 7 Steps

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Estate planning requires making a variety of significant decisions. Throughout this process, you’ll work with an estate planning attorney to determine how your assets should be distributed after you pass …

What’s the Difference Between A Will And A Trust?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Understanding the differences between wills and trusts is critical in estate planning. These legal documents provide clear guidelines about how your health and assets should be managed when you are …