[WSBAPT] Medicare Trust

[michael westseattleattorney.com]

Correction - drafter used words : " .. protects in case you or a family member needs to apply for state financial assistance"

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From: michael westseattleattorney.com <michael at westseattleattorney.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 8:11 AM
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Subject: Medicare Trust

PC brought in a RLT from 2005 and said drafter told her that it protected her assets from Medicaid in case she went into a nursing home.  This was news to me. It is my understanding that the assets are considered to be in your estate when qualifying for meicaid. Yes, No?  Thanks

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