Why Medicaid Planning Matters in Keeler

Medicaid Planning Lawyer in Keeler, KS

Nursing home care in Kansas can cost more than $70,000 per year, which quickly drains family resources. At Advanced Legal Planning, we help Keeler families qualify for Medicaid (KanCare) while protecting assets, preserving the family home, and securing financial stability for a healthy spouse.

What Medicaid Planning Involves

Our Medicaid strategies are designed to:

Protect savings and property from being spent down unnecessarily.
Create trust-based planning to safeguard assets for children and grandchildren.
Provide spousal protections so a healthy spouse can remain financially stable.
Offer crisis planning options if long-term care is already needed.

Learn more on our Elder Law & Medicaid Planning page.

The Role of Trusts in Medicaid Planning

A properly designed trust can:

Preserve eligibility for KanCare.
Shield assets from nursing home costs.
Manage wealth during incapacity.
Pass inheritances on to children with protections from lawsuits, divorce, and bankruptcy.

See details on our Trusts page.

Why Wills Still Matter

Even though trusts do the heavy lifting, a Last Will and Testament is still necessary to:

Name guardians for minor children.
Move stray assets into the trust.
Create a testamentary trust in rare Medicaid-related situations.

Explore our Wills page.

Avoiding Common Medicaid Mistakes

Gifting assets directly to children, which may trigger penalties.
Waiting too long to plan, missing the Medicaid look-back period.
Relying only on beneficiary designations instead of a trust.

Review our Estate Planning Overview for guidance.

Serving Keeler

Advanced Legal Planning proudly serves Keeler, KS, and surrounding areas.

Derby Office: 111 N. Baltimore Ave, Derby, KS 67037

Wichita Office: 10300 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67212

Contact us today through our Contact Page to discuss Medicaid planning.

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FAQs

Can I qualify for Medicaid without losing everything?

Yes. With proper planning, families can protect assets and still qualify.

How long is the Medicaid look-back period in Kansas?

Five years. Transfers within this window may be penalized.

Can Medicaid planning help a married couple?

Yes. Special rules protect the spouse still living at home.

Is it too late if a loved one is already in a nursing home?

No. Crisis planning can still protect part of the estate.

Not in the immediate Wichita area?

We proudly serve families across Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. If you're outside our local region, you can still get experienced guidance—virtual meetings are available by request.