As elder law attorneys, we help people prepare for the eventualities of aging. Without question, it can be difficult to envision the way you will feel when you are in your 80s.
At the same time, the average lifespan for someone that is 67 is the middle 80s, so this is a life stage that you will probably experience.
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The long-term care, but you cannot qualify if you have significant assets in your name.
You could establish and fund an irrevocable trust to divest yourself of countable assets, but you have to act in light of the 60 month look back period. The trust must be funded at least five years before you apply for Medicaid coverage.
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As you can see, there are some steps that you should take to prepare yourself for the eventualities aging. If you are ready to get started, we are here to help.
You can schedule a consultation at our Glastonbury or Westport, CT elder law offices if you call us at 860-548-1000, and you can use our contact form if you would like to send us a message.
Mr. Nirenstein is licensed to practice before the courts of the State of Connecticut and the United States District Court. He is a member of the Connecticut and Hartford County Bar Associations, and the Estate and Probate, Elder Law, Business Law and Real Estate Sections of the Connecticut Bar Association.
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