Plain Talk on Estate Planning

Most people think trusts are only for the ultra-wealthy. Wrong. A revocable living trust can save your family months of probate court, keep your affairs private, and cost less than you think. We break down exactly who needs a trust, what it does, and why putting it off is the most expensive mistake you can make.

Medicaid estate recovery is one of the most misunderstood — and devastating — tools the government has. After a loved one passes, the state can come after their home to recover what Medicaid paid for their nursing home care. We explain how it works, which states are most aggressive, and exactly what a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust does to stop it.