Frequently Asked Questions: Elder Law
Answers to questions about Elder Law
- If I go to a nursing home, will Medicare cover my expenses? »
- How is a nursing home paid for? »
- What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? »
- Does Medicaid consider my income? »
- How do I qualify for Medicaid? »
- How are annuities treated? »
- Can I give my assets away to qualify? »
- What about my house? »
- Does it matter whether the assets are in my name or my spouse’s name? »
- I thought I could give away $10,000 per year tax free? »
- What if my assets are held jointly with a child? »
- Will my homestead exemption protect me from nursing home expenses? »
- What about putting my assets in a trust? »
- It all seems so complicated – how can I deal with this? »