What Makes an Annuity Medicaid Compliant? (Part 2)
In last week’s post I explained what makes an annuity a Medicaid compliant annuity (MCA). This week I’ll explain how MCAs are helpful in qualifying for Medicaid. If you are a frequent reader of this blog you know that Medicaid is a needs based benefit with an asset limitation and also income
What Makes an Annuity Medicaid Compliant?
We have recently received a number of calls inquiring about Medicaid compliant annuities. Similar to QITs which I wrote about here a couple of months ago, there is much misunderstanding of what is and is not a Medicaid compliant annuity (MCA) and when it can be used. First, let’s clearly define an
Biden Tax Plan Begins to Take Shape – Part 2
In my post last week, I reviewed what we know so far about President Biden’s proposed tax law changes. One change would increase the tax rate on capital gains, which currently is taxed at a lower rate than regular income. Another change relates to the provision that wipes out the capital gains tax for
Biden Tax Plan Begins to Take Shape – Part 1
President Biden in his speech to Congress last week gave us some details on the tax bill he will attempt to get passed. While it’s very early in the process, and what ultimately becomes law often varies greatly thru the back and forth negotiation process in Congress, let’s take a look at
Don’t Forget About the Elective Share – Part 2
Last week I wrote about Jim’s call to our office. His dad died leaving everything to Jim, including the task of taking care of his mom who had been living at home needing nursing home level care. Jim had found a nursing facility who would take her in. It would cost him $100,000
Don’t Forget About the Elective Share
Jim’s dad had recently died leaving him to care for his mom. His dad knew that Jim would need to place his mom in a facility. She could not longer be cared for at home. He wanted to provide for that care but he also wanted to leave Jim an inheritance. Dad went to an
Aging Seniors Who Own Real Estate
So often when we receive a call from a child of an aging parent in crisis, it’s about the signs of declining mental and physical capabilities leading to the discovery of a financial crisis. This decline in health and cognition usually means a decline in the ability to manage assets such as keeping
Another Word About QITs – Part 4
In my February 22 post I wrote about QITs and specifically about a case involving an application being denied because the QIT was improperly funded. In that case my client established the QIT just before the pandemic and funded the QIT correctly in the first month but not in the several
Some Words About the Latest Stimulus Payment (Part 2)
In last week’s post I wrote about the latest stimulus payment. Eligibility is based on your income as reflected on your income tax return. What happens if you have not filed your 2020 income tax return? The IRS will use your 2019 income tax return in that case to
Some Words About the Latest Stimulus Payment (Part 1)
This month Congress passed and President Biden signed into law a $1.9 trillion COVID 19 stimulus package. This new law includes, among other things, another immediate payment to millions of Americans in need. Like the first 2 stimulus payments (which were $1200 last year and $600 in January, 2021 for eligible persons),