The Medicaid Trust Blueprint: Protect Your Assets, Qualify for Long-Term Care, and Keep Your Home (THE INHERITANCE BLUEPRINT SERIES: Protect Wealth. Preserve Dignity. Understand the System.) Paperback – June 6, 2025

The Medicaid Trust BlueprintProtect Assets. Qualify for Long-Term Care. Secure Your Family’s Future.Are you worried about losing your home or life savings to nursing home costs? The Medicaid Trust Blueprint is the essential step-by-step guide to creating and using a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) — one of the most powerful legal tools for aging Americans who want to protect what they’ve built.Written by elder law attorney Lex Justice, this guide demystifies Medicaid planning with plain-English instructions, real-world case studies, and a blueprint you can follow. Whether you're planning for yourself, your parents, or a loved one, this book will help you stay compliant, avoid costly mistakes, and keep control of your legacy.Inside, you’ll discover:How to protect your home and savings from Medicaid spend-downWhat the 5-year lookback period means (and how to plan for it)Clause-by-clause trust examples and what language to avoidHow to properly fund your trust with deeds, accounts, and moreHow to avoid common legal traps that lead to denial or estate recoveryWhat every caregiver, adult child, and retiree should know before a crisisIncludes checklists, state-specific guidance, IRS filing tips, and practical examples from families who got it right—and wrong.Whether you're navigating elder care, planning ahead, or correcting a past mistake, this book will empower you to protect your assets, preserve your dignity, and avoid probate and estate recovery.Perfect for:Adults over 55Adult children of aging parentsEstate planning attorneys and advisorsAnyone concerned about Medicaid and long-term care costs Read more