Practice

Elder Law

Medicaid planning, special needs trusts, guardianship, caregiver agreements, fair hearings. Guided intakes that end in a Word draft for your review, drafted from each state's official statutes, rules and forms.

  1. Medicaid Long-Term Care Assessment

    An internal memo on eligibility, the look-back, spousal protections and the planning options, from the state's own rules.

    All 13 states Lawsmith covers

  2. Medicaid Asset Protection Trust

    An irrevocable income-only trust that starts the look-back clock while keeping the home and savings in the family.

    All 13 states Lawsmith covers

  3. Adult Guardianship Petition

    Petition for a guardian or conservator of an incapacitated adult, limited to what the facts show is needed.

    All 13 states Lawsmith covers · Filed with a court

  4. Supplemental Needs Trust

    A third-party, first-party or pooled trust that pays for extras without cutting SSI or Medicaid.

    All 13 states Lawsmith covers

  5. Personal Care Agreement

    A written caregiver contract at a fair rate, so payments to a family caregiver are not treated as gifts.

    All 13 states Lawsmith covers

  6. Qualified Income Trust (Miller Trust)

    The income trust a state with an income cap requires before long-term care Medicaid can be approved.

    Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas

  7. Medicaid Fair Hearing Request

    Appeal a Medicaid denial, penalty or reduction on time, and keep benefits running where the rules allow.

    All 13 states Lawsmith covers · Filed with an agency

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