Planning for your care or the care of a loved one can be daunting. Between complicated Medicaid and estate planning laws and the spread of misinformation, it's hard to find the simple truth of what benefits you're entitled to receive without compromising your hard earned assets or burdening your family.
Medicaid Planning and Asset Protection
Missouri's Medicaid laws become increasingly complex every day. If properly utilized, Medicaid can help to defray your healthcare costs and make quality healthcare more accessible, but can be very difficult to navigate. Your expert elder law attorney at HSSO will skillfully guide you through the complicated laws that govern Medicaid and work with you so you can fully understand your rights.
At HSSO we'll help you find the right financial solution for you and your family. We'll explore all your options regarding Medicaid, Medicare, Medigap, Long-term care insurance, veterans programs and reverse mortgage. We'll draft a detailed medical and asset protection plan that outlines your wishes so your family can implement your plan using these legally sound documents.
A common misconception is that a person has to be "poor" or "destitute" to receive Medicaid assistance. This is not the case. There are ways to arrange and protect your finances in order to make Medicaid work for you, and our experienced attorneys can help you devise a plan to protect your assets and your family's interests, while you receive the Medicaid benefits you deserve. We'll help you develop an asset protection plan that does not compromise your financial independence, helps you retain ownership of your home and possessions, allows you to quickly and legally transfer property to your family, and protects the financial security of yourself and your family.
Guardianship
It's not a topic many people enjoy thinking or talking about, but in the event you become incapacitated in any way and unable to make decisions independently, choosing a guardian is one of the most important decisions you can make. In the event that you become unable to make independent, informed decisions, without a guardian in place you are left vulnerable and susceptible to fraud, theft and deceit. What's worse, others may make choices regarding your care that are not in line with your wishes.
Incapacitation can happen unexpectedly at any time, which is why it's so important to choose your guardian lest the court appoint one for you. We'll help you to explore your options regarding guardianship and Durable Power of Attorney for your healthcare and financial decisions, so you can rest easy knowing that your interests will be protected in any situation.
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It's never too soon to create a solid care plan for your future. Meet with your expert attorney today to discuss your options and tailor a plan to ensure your needs will be met and wishes will be honored.
