http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/estate-planning-hub-blog.html This blog page provides a summary and links to the most recent updates to the site. en-us Estate Planning Hub Sun, 3 Dec 2017 20:30:23 -0500 Sun, 3 Dec 2017 20:30:23 -0500 estate-planning-hub.com http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/trump-gop-tax-plan.html81939e02f1d4fe063a4e299619b64eb5I think this is the first time I've ever posted about politics here. I just think I should post this so people know what is really happening regarding Sun, 3 Dec 2017 20:30:09 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/medicaid-is-taking-my-daughters-inheritancehouse-left-to-her-by-her-grandmother-in-the-state-of-florida.html8483c2d04d361f2d7d68f95d4046b71eMy mother left her house to my daughter.Medicaid put a lien on the property.We were never told about the Medicaid recovery program. When she apply for Wed, 22 Nov 2017 03:49:30 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/fire-insurance-loss-proceeds-and-medicaid.html327b41a812b39436d199b5a80f984ab8We were recently victims of a tragic firestorm back on November 28th, 2016 and lost everything. We are receiving the proceeds of our homeowners insurance. Mon, 11 Sep 2017 03:56:45 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/medicaid-eligibility-and-the-homestead.html049080a1861127c8ffe2cbf7f6db3570Our father recently passed and our mother is in Medicaid-funded nursing care (Florida) The home was left to our mother but it's in dire need of repair Mon, 11 Sep 2017 03:53:01 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/thestutes.htmlce9a41a3d2ff995263a3591474f853acHow do I find out Louisiana's statute of limitations regarding estate recovery? My father was a recipient of medicaid in the nursing home. He passed away Sat, 5 Aug 2017 03:31:11 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/short-sell.html892e129d60111571a0e3f643a0650d1bMy mom is in a nursing home on Medicaid we want to get ride of the house can we short sell it or is it illegal Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:59:53 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/can-medicaid-come-after-me-if-i-sell-my-dads-house-less-then-it-is-worth.html259f7e0917c356134a641b907c6b29feI am POA and found a nice person interested in my fathers home. He just got placed in a nursing home long term. My question is will medicaid come after Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:59:02 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/life-insurance-for-parents-of-medicaid-recipient-children.htmlaf821ba22d1bac0d5c584cb06e0456e0Can a young couple with 2 children receiving medicaid benefits for their kids get a whole life insurance for themselves without affecting the medicaid Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:57:56 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/tpvassallo.html6a44d073bd6e2ee0a61b225b19c6a93fMy Aunt received life insurance proceeds of $7,500 and is on SSI, living on her own at home, and is on Medicaid and Medicare but has not cashed the check. Fri, 26 May 2017 10:01:25 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/medicaid-seeking-to-recover-the-house-that-has-been-sold.html1d1e7005718f9fa47e39983e8e2e414dI'm looking down the road. I am still making payments on a house that my wife and I bought seven years ago. My wife recently passed away So, here I am Wed, 8 Mar 2017 00:31:37 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/son1.htmlc264838648c3905d67c477b53c35b5cdMy mother has been on Medicaid for several years as a third insurance: primary Medicare, secondary Blue Cross, third Medicaid. Her medicaid benefits are Wed, 25 Jan 2017 03:51:25 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/karen-hirsch.html1fbfaad190ca6c7272128bd28123b2f7I HAVE MEDICAID AND THINKING ABOUT SELLING MY HOUSE.CAN MEDICAID TAKE MY HOUSE?MY NAME ONLY THE MEDICAID HAS EXCEEDED WHAT MY HOUSE IS WORTH.CAN THE TAKE Sun, 22 Jan 2017 05:39:07 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/summer-isaacs-zeller.htmle4135abc3a9178392058cab9494ab005First and foremost, I would like to ask how many times must one person pay into Government programs?? You pay into many programs with your taxes. Many Sun, 22 Jan 2017 05:35:57 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/need-to-sale-my-house-but-on-medicaid.htmldc50b60cb0fe382072b673fb7d3566baIf I've been on medicaid since 2000 and, and can no longer keep it up, can I take and build onto my daughter house for me and her help taking care of me Sun, 22 Jan 2017 05:31:43 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/making-the-case-for-life-insurance.html04a90f5be135ae3799ff70a7af7e589fNo one really wants to think about the time of their demise, but one thing is certain. No one gets out of life alive. Therefore, those who have a family Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:16:36 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/proceeds-of-salehalf-equity-interest.html3332e00dafd5270c4900b38dcdbc7f2fMy Mother and I bought a house jointly in1988. She has been in a nursing home for six years on Medicaid. The house has been empty for six years. The Sat, 18 Jun 2016 01:53:37 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/cost-of-deceased-home.htmld0e9d9989d3ed04599efcc018d75f726Can Medicaid dictate what the sale price of a deceased persons home? She (deceased) has a Medicaid Lien on her home and being told that she (administratrix) Tue, 10 May 2016 00:59:02 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/son.html1c766cbaa368f266fb42293d884b62e4What is the Statue of Limitations (time limit) that the Pennsylvania DPW can come after my mother's annuity? She has been deceased for over four years Sat, 2 Apr 2016 17:26:16 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/son-and-daughterinlaw-of-dad.html7b24b11193873c60ff6d5fcecba92bb5my husbands dad is in a nursing home. his house has been sold. his dad holds the mortgage on our house that was purchased in 2004 with the agreement we Mon, 29 Feb 2016 23:05:15 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/what-if-not-in-a-nursing-home.html9cffa93d35037abcf2c6f6c4497b30b3I receive SSDI SSI and receive medicare and medicaid. My wife is about to receive a beneficiary payout from her mothers life insurance policy. We live Mon, 29 Feb 2016 22:40:41 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/personal-injury-settlement.html44fd58454d8934eff3349bbae979bd27my dad (92) was in a car accident. he is to receive a lump sum settlement. how or will this lump sum affect his medicare and medicaid. Sat, 3 Oct 2015 02:08:34 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/what-can-i-do-if-poa-has-not-filed-will-in-districtprobate-court-or-given-me-copy-of-will.htmlea080026dc729af701a6136bd65f394fMy sister appointed herself Power of Attorney and got a Notary to come to my moms home to sign a will she printed off line leaving 100% to herself. She Tue, 29 Sep 2015 02:55:29 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/82-yold-mom-with-qtip-and-testamentary.htmlf2db72132a9fcb7e4fbe66232cee69a4My Deceased father died 20 years ago, leaving my Mom now 82, with qtip and testamentary trust. She has lived off the interest..20 years now. My sister Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:20:30 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/e31541e33fbf15e61a7b5eae0ba47f83Estate Planning Hub provides practical information about estate planning. We can help answer your probate or medicaid questions as well as questions about estate planning forms or powers of attorney. Tue, 8 Sep 2015 01:17:05 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/its-been-8-years-since-mother-died-of-wrongful-death-and-ow-medicaid-had-me-sign-a-paper-to-put-a-judgement-on-my-property-in-pa.html8ba831fabcbc01ed9bb56c8d26026201its been 8 years since I won a wrongful death suit against a home now its nine years later the had me sign a paper for lien against my property for medical Tue, 2 Jun 2015 15:28:43 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/medical-eligibility.html00dcb6abccbe5412294430e6696f582amy mother has three life insurance policies of $1000 each cash value $800 each how will they affect her eligibility for medicaid Sun, 18 Jan 2015 01:07:01 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/life-insurance-ownership.htmlbca0c4a7628fccc48ece614003d89c5eMom has a 10k life insurance policy and the CSV is $2100.00. Mom is already Medicaid eligible. Ownership to life insurance was transferred to daughter Sun, 18 Jan 2015 01:06:28 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/medicaid-and-selling-home.html5705441f65bdc0c34a831b4bee3a48a2MY sister went into a nursing home in 2011. I own one percent of her house which is located in WV. When she passes away will Medicaid take the house. Is Sun, 9 Nov 2014 23:34:04 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/worried-in-tx.html920e38c08a7d2499791612476a539a2aBoth my spouse and I are on Medicare and we are drowning in medical debt. It has been suggested to us that we divorce but continue to live in the same Sun, 9 Nov 2014 23:33:12 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/medicare-planning.html8be0dfd56af269474730910d52d80646Everyone needs to understand the basics of medicare planning -- before we go on medicare. Here's a good place to start. Thu, 2 Oct 2014 07:10:30 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/selling-the-house-and-medicaid-qualification.htmld087888f3c6ae858e5708cf08579e566Mom needs to go to a nursing home. Should we sell her house? What happens to her medicaid if we do? Thu, 2 Oct 2014 06:41:27 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/effect-of-life-insurance-proceeds-on-medicaid-eligibility.html1a7c6a0e9083e60a7765e0acc39d2461Does a life insurance payment disqualify you from medicaid? Thu, 2 Oct 2014 06:38:10 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/medicaid-questions.html4d406be294d96f9097d4fdaab5267657Get your medicaid questions asked and answered here. Thu, 2 Oct 2014 06:31:08 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/statute-of-limitations-on-medicaid-recovery-in-puerto-rico.htmld25bc3a9cbe0ed20b71364daed8eb9d2My aunt was a medicaid recipient. She died over 2 years ago. She had no surviving children or spouse. My mother is the only heirs of her small property Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:26:35 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/will-state-recover-for-doctors-visits.html7d789df1646b814e59619de751f87aa5I just went on Medicare, and because of my low income, my supplemental insurance is Medical Assistance (from the state of PA). Will the state come after Sat, 23 Aug 2014 22:46:40 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/does-spousal-life-estate-supersede-a-will.html15eb271c7b71299f6907413c0f9bb669Question: Does a life estate automatically granted for a spouse? If so does this supersede a will? ex. My mother in law married a man and past a year Mon, 27 Jan 2014 23:39:46 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/special-needs-trust-issues.htmlf0eef218460a2f6d02cdb555f599b594What is the best way to provide financial assistance to a disabled relative without disqualifying them from social security or medicaid? Sat, 18 Jan 2014 23:12:46 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/life-insurance-change-ownership-medicaid-impact.html360b37a5fd0822cbb3a2931ed89f7982My mother has a $10,000 life insurance cash value of $3800. Is there a penalty to change ownership to qualify for medicaid? Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:41:15 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/estate-planning-and-taxes.html17c5e15468b71207aa75579ff256d6c2What exactly do estate planning and taxes have to do with each other? I'll tell you what. Tue, 7 Jan 2014 23:48:27 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/real-estate-and-personal-property-taxes.html4cb036cc4ee13135762bede2dd5dfa5bHere's our Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes. Tue, 7 Jan 2014 23:41:06 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/is-this-good-time-to-buy-a-house.html4446fd7eacbb31d98f31d81322632630Lot's of people are wondering if this is a good time to buy a house. Here's a transcript of a great pro vs con housing debate. Sun, 8 Dec 2013 22:52:41 -0500 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/how-to-get-a-federal-tax-id-number-for-a-trust.html3de16a6d783bf1e88e015be2a2780330The video below shows exactly how I obtained a tax ID for my grandmom's trust. You'll see it's very easy to do. After you watch the video, you can Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:53:53 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/how-to-get-a-tax-id-for-an-estate.html500e708df9dfe9c309b8dc210039c1ffThe video below explains and shows step by step how (and why) I obtained a tax ID for my grandmom's estate. After you watch the video above, the first Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:52:05 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/duties-of-an-executor.htmle591084cbfb9347a0a9aa3ab6cb79a42What are the duties of an executor of an estate? Here's some practical tips for taking an estate through probate. Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:46:46 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/how-to-probate-an-estate.htmla7b601cacc8c8c33fba43f8e1dfdc089Travel with me as I probate my grandmother's estate. Along the way you'll learn everything you need to do it yourself. Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:31:00 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/estate-tax.htmlcf933c480b65bcb309c9a7b4988fd4d5One of the foremost goals of estate planning is to limit the estate tax or avoid it all together. Here's why. Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:45:17 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/about-us.html735ba0c5f63d44e44a7b42ad05c27493Estate Planning Hub provides practical information about estate planning. Mo Johnson is the publisher and editor of this website. Find out more about the site and Mo, here. Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:36:17 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/homeowners-insurance-tips.htmld8565b7c692ebffb969462de3e289a90Here's a few homeowners tips from a longtime insurance agent. Wed, 23 Oct 2013 02:39:00 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/life-estate-deed-and-medicaid.html261af6b52c70f5656ad04bdbf32047baDoes a life estate deed protect heir from losing the home if parent goes into an assisted living facility in the state of Texas. Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:54:43 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/health-insurance-comparisons.html68a396da2a9536e8ebc0b18e820c86e7Choosing the right health insurance coverage is all about making good health insurance comparisons. Sun, 20 Oct 2013 02:07:42 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/life-insurance-planning.html19d1e9ed70581adaf7b3045044d45158Life insurance planning: here's an overview. Sun, 20 Oct 2013 01:58:23 -0400 http://www.estate-planning-hub.com/automobile-insurance-tips.html6bb71c39dc7b07bc2c851693b0c005dfHere's a few automobile tips from a longtime insurance agent. Sun, 20 Oct 2013 01:44:05 -0400