With the rising costs of medical care, the elderly are frequently in a position where their entire estate is at risk of being depleted to pay for necessary care services like nursing homes. Medicaid will pay for these types of services, but only once your assets have been depleted beyond a minimum threshold. Consulting with an experienced attorney to navigate the legal intricacies of qualifying for Medicaid while still maintaining some of your assets and estate will benefit you and your family should you ever need to be cared for in an assisted living facility.
