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I looked up online and ran into this sledgehammer: "In Texas, a Miller Trust cannot be used to shelter assets. Attempting to do so will invalidate the trust and result in losing benefits. This is important for families who may be considering using a Miller Trust to qualify for Medicaid long-term care services, as it is designed to help those with income over Medicaid's limit245."
Also, you really need a legal mind to fully explain Miller Trusts and QIT Trusts to a lay person. I suggest you research them online or right her, because we have dozens of questions on them. Go up to the timeline here on AgingCare and in the search bar type in "Miller Trust". When done type in "QIT trust". Look for Igloo's name, as she's best at giving you the full skivvy on such trusts.
Basically for those who need to use and can use these trusts legally in their state the need comes about when a parent is "cash rich" in monthly payments to the extent that their SS, their Pensions, and anything else adds up to too much monthly to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to pay for ALF. In these cases some of their "guaranteed monthly income" can be deposited into a QIT or Miller Trust. The trustee is usually the state because the state will be using government funds which legally they can "claw back" or recover after the death of the principal.
All quite complicated. Would need a book to explain. So leaving now to your further research and to an attorney if you can find a way to make a QIT an option for your state. Good luck. And do know these cannot be used to shelter their income for YOU or other heirs.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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The above link is from the American Council on Aging and gives detailed info on Miller Trusts.
Texas DOES allow. There are 25 states that do.
Also, if you go to the search at the top of the page and enter Miller Trust, you will see many previous posts on this topic.
I hope this helps.
I looked up online and ran into this sledgehammer:
"In Texas, a Miller Trust cannot be used to shelter assets. Attempting to do so will invalidate the trust and result in losing benefits. This is important for families who may be considering using a Miller Trust to qualify for Medicaid long-term care services, as it is designed to help those with income over Medicaid's limit245."
Also, you really need a legal mind to fully explain Miller Trusts and QIT Trusts to a lay person. I suggest you research them online or right her, because we have dozens of questions on them. Go up to the timeline here on AgingCare and in the search bar type in "Miller Trust". When done type in "QIT trust". Look for Igloo's name, as she's best at giving you the full skivvy on such trusts.
Basically for those who need to use and can use these trusts legally in their state the need comes about when a parent is "cash rich" in monthly payments to the extent that their SS, their Pensions, and anything else adds up to too much monthly to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to pay for ALF. In these cases some of their "guaranteed monthly income" can be deposited into a QIT or Miller Trust. The trustee is usually the state because the state will be using government funds which legally they can "claw back" or recover after the death of the principal.
All quite complicated. Would need a book to explain. So leaving now to your further research and to an attorney if you can find a way to make a QIT an option for your state. Good luck. And do know these cannot be used to shelter their income for YOU or other heirs.