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10 Nov 2026 MAXIMUM RESOURCE LIMITS FOR SPOUSAL MEDICAID (HOW TO KEEP MORE FOR THE WELL SPOUSE IF ILL SPOUSE NEEDS TO GO INTO NURSING HOME)

Posted at 14:43h in Long Term Care, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Public Benefits Protection

As we live longer, there is a greater likelihood of disability and the need for long-term care. However, most Americans have inadequate resources or income for such care and also lack long-term care insurance or similar insurance products. As a result, some elderly and disabled...

03 Nov 2026 LONG TERM CARE MEDICAID INCOME CAP INCREASE – WHEN AND HOW TO USE A MILLER TRUST

Posted at 14:34h in Long Term Care, Medicaid Planning, Nursing Home, Public Benefits Protection

Applicants for long-term care and Star+ Medicaid must be below an income cap as one of the requirements for Medicaid eligibility. If the applicant’s income exceeds the income limit of $2,982 (as of January 1, 2026), the eligibility solution for this particular requirement is the...

21 Oct Niece Cries Uncle – Finding Him 73 Years After His Kidnapping – What Are His Inheritance Rights?

Posted at 12:40h in Elder Justice, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Probate Administration

Alida Alequin, 63, cried tears of joy after her efforts to find her uncle, Luis Albino, 73 years after he was kidnapped, resulted in a family reunion. Albino was 6 years old when he was abducted from an Oakland, California park while playing with his...

07 Oct 20 Common Mistakes When Completing A Nursing Home Medicaid Application Or Planning For Eligibility

Posted at 13:10h in Disability Benefits, Elder Justice, End of Life Care Planning, Estate Planning, Home Equity, Long Term Care, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Medicare, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Miller Trust, Mortgage, Nursing Home, Probate Administration, Social Security, Special Needs, Special Needs Trust, Taxes, Trusts

The cost of long-term care is great (the average is around $7,500/month in Texas). As a result, many apply for long-term care Medicaid for governmental assistance to help pay for the facility and drugs. It is not unusual for us to receive calls after either...