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Protecting your ASSets: Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts

Master the art of safeguarding your assets and qualify for Medicaid benefits with this comprehensive guide on Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts.

Created byNYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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BeginnerUpdated Mar 10, 2025
Protecting your ASSets: Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the basics of Medicaid and its role in long-term care.
check_circleExplore the rationale behind creating a Medicaid asset protection trust.
check_circleLearn about essential provisions to include in Medicaid asset protection trusts.
check_circleIdentify common Medicaid eligibility criteria and potential look-back periods.
check_circleDiscover strategies for asset protection within the context of Medicaid rules.
check_circleAnalyze the potential benefits and drawbacks of utilizing Medicaid asset protection trusts.

About This Course

This course, "Protecting Your Assets: Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts," will equip you with the essential knowledge to navigate the complex world of Medicaid planning and safeguard your clients' assets. Learn about the critical role of Medicaid in long-term care financing, the potential pitfalls of transferring assets, and the strategies employed by Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs).

  • Discover the fundamentals of Medicaid and its significance in covering long-term care expenses.
  • Explore the compelling reasons for establishing MAPTs, including asset preservation and eligibility for Medicaid benefits.
  • Delve into the crucial provisions that should be included in MAPTs, such as asset protection, spend-down requirements, and estate planning considerations.

Through engaging case studies and real-world scenarios, you'll gain valuable insights into how MAPTs can protect assets and ensure access to vital long-term care services.

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NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Daniel  R. Miller, Esq.
Daniel R. Miller, Esq.

Managing Partner at Miller & Miller Law Group, PLLC

Daniel is the managing partner at Miller & Miller Law Group, PLLC. He graduated cum laude from the University of Delaware and received his Juris Doctorate from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. He has been a speaker at CLE events for the New York State Bar Association, Brooklyn Bar Association, and the Metropolitan Black Bar Association. Daniel serves as the Chair of the Elder Law Committee for the Brooklyn Bar Association and is a member of the Executive Committee for the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. Outside of work, Daniel is kept busy running after his two little daughters and enjoys acting as an armchair quarterback for the New York Jets.

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