Month: January 2018

Will a Living Trust Protect Your Assets From Nursing Home Costs?

Irrevocable living trusts can be used to protect a person’s assets against nursing home expenses under certain conditions. Since the property transferred is owned by the trust, assets in such a trust are not considered when applying for Medicaid, and assets are shielded from depletion when receiving long-term care.

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Converting a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to a Chapter 7

Converting a Chapter 13 bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 is sometimes a solution that better meets the financial needs of some consumers, but it may not be the best choice for everyone. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often an attractive option for debtors as it wipes out most debt owed, while Chapter 13 requires a portion of the debt to…

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