Estate recovery is the process through which the State to recovers the costs of medical services it has paid from the estate of the person who received those services.
It is scary to think about not being able to manage your own finances. Having your money well managed and available to you when you need it is critical.
COPES stands for Community Options Program Entry System. COPES is a Washington State Medicaid program that pays for services to help people who would otherwise need to live in
Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program available to people 65 or older or who have certain disabilities, regardless of income or assets. Medicaid is a health care
A Health Care Directive addresses your medical wishes if you become unable to consciously make your own medical decisions. It ensures that your family members and health care providers
An Attorney-in-Fact (AIF) is an agent authorized to act on behalf of another person. It is important to designate an AIF to handle your financial affairs and an AIF
A trust creates a right in property, which is held by a trustee for the benefit of the trust beneficiary. There are many different types of trusts. The trusts
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.” After you or a loved one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
Go Fund Me is a crowdfunding site that allows individuals to create campaigns to raise money. Individuals raise money for various things, such as tuition, travel, business ventures, or
When you apply for Medicaid, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will look to see if you gifted any assets in the five years prior
