Medicaid Planning (a.k.a. MassHealth)

Medicaid Planning Attorney

Assisting clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts, Curley Law Firm in Wakefield has over 30 years of experience with Medicaid planning.

Medicaid vs. Medicare

Medicare is insurance issued through the federal government and only covers a fraction of the cost of nursing home care. Medicaid (also known as "MassHealth" in Massachusetts) is a combined state and federal program that covers most of the long-term care expenses, but is on a welfare-type basis.

We have extensive experience assisting clients with Medicaid planning. We have encountered numerous scenarios, and chances are excellent we have handled matters for another client with issues similar to yours. We can help whether a situation calls for immediate assistance or a long-range plan.

For additional information about our qualifications and the benefits of retaining our services, please see our page entitled, "Why Choose Us."

For experienced representation and sound advice from an experienced Medicaid planning lawyer who understands MassHealth laws, please call us at (866) 406-8582.

Medicaid Planning

If you are prudent, we can help you plan in advance so that when you do need nursing home care, you will qualify faster. Through the use of estate planning tools and distributions, you can protect many of your assets.

Because each individual's situation is unique, it is hard to provide you with general rules about how best to prepare for Medicaid. You should consult with an estate planning lawyer who has experience with Medicaid planning.

Having said that, there are a few rules that hold true for the majority of situations, including:

• Gifts and asset transfers - Beware that gifts can render a Medicaid applicant ineligible for Medicaid benefits.
• Spending down - We can help you develop a plan to spend down money to qualify for Medicaid while at the same time ensuring that your money can be protected for your and your spouse’s benefit.
• Trusts – Under today’s laws, advance planning with certain types of irrevocable trusts offers the best asset long-term asset protection.

Contact a Massachusetts Medicaid Planning Attorney

For information about Medicaid planning or to discuss your particular situation with an experienced lawyer, please schedule a confidential consultation by calling (866) 406-8582. You may also elect to submit our intake form and we will contact you. Out-of-office consultations can be arranged by appointment.

For additional information about elder law, please visit our Elder Law and MassHealth Planning Information page.