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• Not have countable assets in her or her name over a certain amount.* *or work with a qualified elder law attorney to become qualified.
Gifts made in the past five years could affect the benefit, but not the eligibility. A Medicaid-experienced elder law firm knows the ins and outs of the Medicaid process and can avoid common pitfalls. Qualified staff members maintain ongoing relationships with Medicaid caseworkers, ensure paperwork is not misplaced or lost in the Medicaid maze, and respond to any additional requests made by Medicaid caseworkers. There are two types of Medicaid counseling––pre-planning and crisis planning. If you are pre-planning, then you are anticipating the possible need for Medicaid assistance down the road and need help to protect as many of your assets as possible, while still making sure you are qualified when the time comes. If you (or a loved one) need crisis planning, then you have already been

admitted to nursing home care or are packing your bags. We can help. As with most situations, pre-planning puts the family in a better position to protect assets and provide care. At the Miller Law Firm we offer a private Medicaid Qualification Analysis consultation where we sit down with the family and create a personalized plan addressing both estate planning and Medicaid qualification issues. Perhaps you are concerned about the declining health or mental capacity of a loved one. In addition to the natural concern over the loved one’s decline, you are also stressing over how you will be able to afford care. We can help. The stress of a loved one’s declining health and life event change is more than enough for a family to cope with; working with an experienced and knowledgeable elder law attorney can provide needed peace of mind, in addition to possibly saving tens of thousands of dollars. Call us today to schedule your complete Medicaid Qualification Analysis at 214-292-4225.

We invite you to attend an Estate Planning Workshop
There is no cost or obligation

The 7 Threats to Your Family Security
This Workshop covers frequently asked questions and misconceptions on: • Wills & Trusts • Asset Protection • Nursing Home Issues • Medicaid Qualification
Thursday, September 26th — 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10th — 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24th — 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 14th — 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12th — 7:00 p.m.
Call us today to reserve your spot, seating is limited.

The Miller Law Firm is an Estate Planning and Elder Law firm located in Collin County, Texas and is committed to making sure your plan will keep up with all of life’s changes and will work when you and your family need it. Attorney Aaron Miller charges flat fees for his work and those fees are agreed to in advance so there are no surprises or fear about costs. Aaron’s clients appreciate knowing they have developed a lasting relationship with their personal lawyer. Miller Law Firm has two locations to serve you: 101 E. Park Blvd., # 600 Plano, Texas 75074 (by appointment only) 250 Highway 78 S. Wylie, Texas 75098 (in the Lawyer’s Title building)
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