Few parameters in elder law create more confusion, or more costly mistakes, than the Medicaid five-year look-back rule. Families who assumed that giving assets away would protect them from nursing home costs often discover, too late, that those transfers triggered penalties instead. Knowing how this rule works before you need care is what separates effective planning from expensive regret. If you’re trying to understand how this fits into the bigger picture, start with our guide to … [Read more...]
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Can Medicaid Take Your House in Louisiana?
Can Medicaid take your house in Louisiana? Here's the unvarnished truth: When Medicaid pays for nursing home care, the state has tools to recover what it spent, and your house can be in the crosshairs. Understanding how Louisiana's rules work, and what you can do about them, is the first step toward protecting what you've built. Learn more about Louisiana Medicaid planning. What Is Medicaid Estate Recovery? When Medicaid covers long-term care, it doesn't do so without strings attached. … [Read more...]
That Would Never Happen: The Most Dangerous Words in Estate Planning
One of the most common—and dangerous—phrases in Estate Planning is “that would never happen.” This article explores how assumptions about family dynamics, relationships, and behavior often lead to unintended conflict, litigation, and failed plans. By examining where these assumptions break down, both attorneys and families can build Estate Plans designed to withstand real-world challenges. Continue reading to learn more. … [Read more...]
IRS Warning: The 2026 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
As we approach the end of another tax season, it’s a good time to review the list of “Dirty Dozen” tax schemes published by the Internal Revenue Service for the year. Many of these schemes peak during tax time and involve fraudsters looking for ways to steal taxpayers’ money, personal information, and data. Attorneys can help their clients by alerting them to these scams and providing advice on how to avoid them. Continue reading to learn more. … [Read more...]
Estate and Gift Taxes Explained: What Louisiana Families Actually Need to Know
Many people hear the words estate tax or gift tax and assume their family will be affected. In reality, most Louisiana families will never owe federal estate tax. Still, understanding how these rules work is important when creating an estate plan that protects your assets, your loved ones, and your wishes. What Is the Federal Estate Tax? The federal estate tax is a tax on the transfer of assets at death—but only when an estate exceeds a certain value. Right now, that threshold is high. In … [Read more...]
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