Medicaid Planning
Sykes Elder Law has a wealth of knowledge and experience dealing with Medicaid Planning as well as other Elder Law Services. We would be more than happy to discuss your situation and answer your questions; click here to contact us.
If you would like more information about Medicaid Planning, please review the information in the blog posts below.
Exempt (Non-Countable) Assets
This blog is the third chapter of a series entitled “How to Qualify for Medicaid in Pennsylvania” that focuses specifically on its long-term care program. Qualifying for Medicaid can be complicated and time-consuming, but this guide explains the process in...
Medicaid for Long Term Care
This blog is the first chapter of a series entitled “How to Qualify for Medicaid in Pennsylvania” that focuses specifically on its long-term care program. Qualifying for Medicaid can be complicated and time-consuming, but this guide significantly simplifies the...
The #1 Problem in Powers of Attorney
In the many powers of attorney I see in my line of work, one problem recurs over and over again. And it’s costing families tens of thousands, and even hundreds of thousands, of dollars in asset protection. The number one problem is inadequate gifting provisions. If...
Medicaid Estate Recovery in PA: How It Works
“Estate recovery” is Pennsylvania’s program for recovering Medicaid costs from the estates of recipients who have died. For example, if Aunt Martha spent a year in a nursing home receiving Medicaid and then died owning a house worth $200,000, the estate recovery...
Medicaid planning for single/widowed in nursing home
Readers of our blog have heard of the many ways assets can be protected for the spouse of a nursing home resident when applying for Medicaid benefits. What about someone who is widowed or never married? Without a spouse to give assets to under the spousal protection...About Andrew Sykes
The founder of Sykes Elder Law, Andrew Sykes is recognized as a leading elder law authority in Western Pennsylvania. Mr. Sykes is the past chair of the Elder Law Committee of the Allegheny County Bar Association.