Miscellaneous

How are assets protected under the new Missouri law?

How are assets protected under the new Missouri law?

Under the new law, these couples may now transfer their separate assets directly to their respective shares of a QST, without granting the other spouse any rights in the property and, as a result, be protected from all but joint lawsuits against both spouses.

How much of an asset can be preserved in a trust?

Simply put: the tax consequences on assets received from a trust are greatly reduced. By combining the creation of an irrevocable trust with a promissory note or the purchase of a private annuity, many people can still preserve 40% to 50% of their assets.

Are there any states that allow asset protection trusts?

Now several states, including Alaska, Delaware, Rhode Island, Nevada, South Dakota and more, allow asset protection trusts, and you don’t even have to be a resident of the state to buy into one. Asset protection trusts offer a way to transfer a portion of your assets into a trust run by an independent trustee.

When do you need to preserve assets for Medicaid?

If you have too many assets, you may need to spend down before you can be eligible for nursing home care. For obvious reasons, many people want to preserve their assets for their spouse, children, or future generations. This is where Medicaid planning becomes very important.

How are assets protected in a Medicaid Planning Trust?

Assets in this type of trust are no longer considered owned by the Medicaid applicant. MAPTs also protect assets for one’s children and other relatives, which is a win-win for Medicaid applicants and their families.

Under the new law, these couples may now transfer their separate assets directly to their respective shares of a QST, without granting the other spouse any rights in the property and, as a result, be protected from all but joint lawsuits against both spouses.

Who are the board members of Missouri Preservation?

A bit of wisdom from Missouri Preservation’s newest board member: UPCOMING FREE WEBINAR ALERT! LOOK UP! Using Facade Assessment as a Preservation ToolJune 10th at… Guest Authors… Ruth Keenoy The former Devil’s Elbow Cafe near the Big Piney River (image courtesy of Joe Sonderman).

Can a living trust exempt assets from Medi-Cal?

Since assets held in a decedent’s revocable living trust will, as of January 1, 2017, avoid both probate and Medi-Cal recovery and, as a result, preserve your estate for your loved ones – it is now, more than ever, important to plan for your loved ones by establishing a revocable living trust.