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The Ins and Outs of the Popular Medicaid Trust: The Purpose of the Trust

June 25, 2024 Examiner Media

By Sal Di Costanzo It is irrefutable that there is a possibility that you may require nursing home care someday. The next logical question would be how are you prepared to pay for that care? There are only four options to pay for your care at a nursing home:

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Ensure That Your Home is Protected By Considering a Medicaid Trust

March 14, 2023 Examiner Media

Dear Mr. Di Costanzo, Can Medicaid take my home if I get sick? If you fall ill, you may seek Medicaid benefits to help pay for your care at home or in a nursing home. If Medicaid begins paying for

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An Option to Be Considered to Avoid Probate

December 7, 2021 Examiner Media

Dear Mr. Di Costanzo: Does my Last Will and Testament avoid probate? A Last Will and Testament (“Will”) does not help avoid probate. In fact, the probate process is required for anyone who dies having a will. To avoid probate,

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Dying is Not the Problem!

November 10, 2021 Examiner Media

By Salvatore M. Di Costanzo Dear Mr. Di Costanzo: Is having a Last Will and Testament enough? When I meet with individuals regarding their estate planning needs, I am often asked to “put their affairs in order.” In most cases,

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Time Running Short to Protect Assets, Qualify for Medicaid Home Services

August 11, 2020 Examiner Media

By Sal M. Di Costanzo Many of you who watch my biweekly Facebook Live videos already know that Medicaid eligibility has recently become even more challenging.  As if dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t enough, on Apr. 2, Gov. Cuomo’s

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Can Taking Advantage of Gift Tax Exclusion Wreck Medicaid Eligibility?

July 14, 2020 Examiner Media

By Salvatore M. Di Costanzo Dear Mr. Di Costanzo, Is it true I can gift $15,000 without jeopardizing Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care? This is a question I’m continually asked, so I’m glad I have another opportunity to clear

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Is a Revocable Living Trust Necessary?

June 4, 2020 Examiner Media

By Salvatore M. Di Costanzo In certain circumstances, a revocable living trust must be strongly considered.  To determine if a revocable living trust is an appropriate necessity, one must first understand its purpose.  Unlike a Last Will and Testament (“Will”),

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