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In this article, our Elmhurst Medicaid planning attorneys explain assets that are transferable within the 5-year look-back period. You are allowed to make certain types of gifts that would not warrant a penalty waiting period for Medicaid. You may gift any assets to:
You may also transfer your home to anyone who is:
In this article, our Elmhurst elder law attorneys explain how to use life estates and irrevocable trusts to become eligible for Medicaid. While assisted living can be quite expensive, there are options to receive government assistance through Medicaid. In order to qualify, you must have less than $14,400.00 in countable resources. You may note that there is a 5-year look-back period. This is a way that they review the last 5 years to see if you have given any gifts, and if so, you may be disqualified for a certain period of time from Medicaid depending on the size of the gift.
The way to safely give gifts without being penalized in the 5-year look back period is to use life estate deeds and irrevocable trusts. This will allow you pass on your assets to your loved ones while also avoiding the Medicaid lien.
Read the full article by our Elmhurst senior planning attorneys explaining Medicaid planning.
