Webinar Recorded: September 20, 2016
Presented by Misty Clark Vantrease, JD and Kelly Gannott, JD, Kentucky ElderLaw PLLC
Duration: 89 minutes
One of the most common questions any elder law attorney gets from a client is whether a home can be saved if long-term care and Medicaid or VA is needed. This webinar will explore when gifting the house is appropriate, the pros and cons of doing so, and how it can best be done, including using Medicaid and VA Asset Protection Trusts.
We will look at the residence and Medicaid rules for eligibility, the tax implications of transferring the home, and how Medicaid estate recovery fits into the equation. VA treatment of the home when applying for VA Aid and Attendance will be addressed, along with staying eligible if the home must be sold.
Saving the family home and getting needed long-term care benefits is a legitimate and often achievable goal, as long as the attorney is well-informed of the issues involved and armed with the tools to make the transfer a success.
CLE: 1.5 hours
This course has been pre-approved: AR (1.5), CA (1.5), DE (1.5), GA (1.5), IL (1.5), KS (1.5), KY (1.5), MO (1.8), NC (1.5), NJ (1.5), NY (1.5), OH (1.5), PA (1.5), TX (1.5). Due to distance learning program rules, this course will not be accredited in: CO, SC, WI. Attorney will self apply in states not listed.
Many states have strict restrictions on pre-recorded (also called on-demand or distance learning) courses. Please review your State Bar’s rules and ElderCounsel’s CLE guide by state to determine if you are eligible to receive CLE for this course before viewing.
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