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    I Need to Pay for Long-term Care

    There are few things in life more devastating to a family’s finances than when a person must go into a nursing home. Many people do not realize the devastation that can result from a move into a nursing home because it is commonly assumed Medicare or private insurance will pay. Unfortunately, this is usually not the case.

    If you will some day need to pay for long-term care, you should begin making your plans today to protect your wealth and ensure a lifetime of work is not lost in a matter of months as you pay thousands for nursing home bills.

    You should take action to protect the money you want to leave to loved ones, and to find ways to pay for your nursing home care so you can afford a home where you will be safe and secure. Kinghorn Heritage Law Group can help.

    How Can You Pay for Long-term Care

    Your options to pay for long-term care will vary based on your insurance coverage; your military history; and the amount of money and assets available to you. Possible sources of payment include:

    • Medicare or private insurance: This is an option in very few circumstances. If you need short-term care because skilled medical services are required, Medicare may pay the bills.
    • Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS): ALTCS is available to eligible seniors who require placement in a skilled nursing facility or other approved care environment. You can find out more here about how the program works and how you can qualify. Kinghorn Heritage Law Group will help you to try to get covered.
    • VA Benefits: Depending upon income, health needs, and availability at the time when you need care, the VA can provide certain assistance in getting your long-term care needs met. You can get help with home healthcare, adult daycare, medical foster care, and more. Aid & Attendance benefits may also be provided to eligible veterans who meet the criteria. This is an increase in your normal pension to help you to pay the costs of long-term care.

    You may have other options as well, such as purchasing long-term care insurance. Kinghorn Heritage Law Group assists with exploring all of the different sources of payments available based on your background and your current health issues.

    What Should You Do to Plan for Payments for Long-term Care?

    The key to making plans for covering long-term care costs is to find ways to protect your assets. Asset protection is vital because the costs of nursing home care are so high.

    The Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates long-term care could be priced at approximately $70,080 in Arizona, which is more money than many seniors have coming in from Social Security and pensions. Remember, most insurance won’t pay this bill for you.

    If you cannot pay for nursing home care out of your monthly income, you could be forced to begin selling assets to get covered by means-tested programs that pay for care. ALTCS has both income limits and resource limits, so this means you must do more than just spend your money on nursing home care. You may have to sell certain assets until you come down below the eligibility threshold to get covered.

    If you work with an experienced attorney, you could protect some or all of your assets, depending upon what you own and when you begin your planning process. Kinghorn Heritage Law Group can assist you with Medicaid Planning to help you neutralize that threat through the creation of a smart plan to get costs covered.

    How Can a Long-term Care Planning Lawyer Help You

    Kinghorn Heritage Law Group is here to help individuals and families make plans for getting long-term care costs covered. Our Tucson nursing home planning lawyers know how life-changing it can be when you or someone you love needs to move temporarily or permanently into a nursing home. We will help you to make that transition as stress-free and easy as possible by ensuring you can pay for it… without losing a lifetime of wealth or the chance to leave a legacy.

    To find out more about how we can help you pay for long-term care, give us a call at (520) 529-4000 or contact us online today. We provide assistance in making early plans to get care costs covered and can help if the need for care is imminent and you need advice today on how to pay while protecting assets.

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    When most people think of the help that the federal government provides in achieving financial security during retirement, they think of Social Security. While it is true that Social Security provides important retirement benefits for seniors, administering and providing for these benefits isn't the only thing that the government does to help you afford life after you can no longer work. There are many different accounts which have been created which provide you with tax breaks for investing; and each of these accounts has the effect of the government subsidizing your retirement savings. You need to know how to take advantage of tax breaks for investing so you can use the help the government is giving you for retirement and so you can put your money to work wisely to achieve financial security. Kinghorn Law can help. Our legal team will work hard to assist you in understanding accounts that provide tax benefits, such as IRAs. We also offer assistance with all other aspects of retirement planning to people of all ages. Give us a call at (520) 529-4000 to discover more about the retirement planning services that a Tucson retirement planning lawyer can provide. In addition to personalized advice, we also offer answers to questions you have about IRAs and retirement planning including:
    • When (and how) can I make a good retirement plan?
    • How does an IRA fit into a solid retirement plan?
    • How can a Tucson retirement planning lawyer help me?

    When (and How) Can You Make a Good Retirement Plan? 

    The best time to make a plan for retirement is the day you start working. If you begin investing from day one, you are going to be able to grow a nest egg by setting aside much smaller amounts of money over a longer period of time. Compound interest and the magic of sustained investing over many years will make it possible for you to retire wealthy, even if you do not make a fortune over the course of your career. You may even be able to retire early with enough money that you will enjoy financial security during your golden years. If your career is already underway or you are getting older, the best time to make a retirement plan is right now. You don't want to wait another day to begin making smart investment choices. There is an opportunity cost to not investing for retirement, and you can stop incurring this cost and get on the path to financial security if you work with an experienced attorney today to make your retirement plans. Starting now to make retirement plans is also important because one of the best things that you can do to save for retirement is to take advantage of tax breaks that the government provides for saving.  The tax advantaged accounts that you can invest in have annual contribution limits. For each year that you miss a contribution, you've given up the chance to have the government subsidize your retirement savings. If you are ready to start taking advantage of tax breaks for retirement and making the magic of compound interest work for you, you can get started by contacting Kinghorn Law. We will help you to set goals and get on the path towards saving enough for retirement security. 

    How Does an IRA Fit into a Solid Retirement Plan? 

    One of the smartest ways to jumpstart your savings for retirement is to take advantage of investing in an IRA.  Regardless of your income, you can invest in an IRA and get tax breaks if neither you nor your spouse have a workplace retirement plan. You may also be able to invest in an IRA and get tax breaks even if one or both of you have workplace retirement plans, provided your income does not exceed maximum limits for single individuals or married couples.  Simple and Self-Employment IRAs also make investing in an IRA possible for business owners and the self -employed, even for those with higher incomes. Because IRA investing allows you to invest money with pre-tax funds, the government's subsidization of your retirement savings is equal to whatever your tax bracket is. If you are in the 33 percent tax bracket, for example, then the government  essentially gives you 33 percent off of the money being put into your IRA. This makes it easier to save. 

    How can a Tucson Retirement Planning Lawyer Help Me? 

    Kinghorn Law can help you to understand how IRAs can fit into your retirement plan and can provide assistance with all aspects of making a comprehensive retirement plan. Give us a call at (520) 529-4000 or contact us online to talk with a Tucson retirement planning lawyer about how we can help you.

    Chandler V. Client Review September 8, 2020

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    Estate Planning attorneys are sometimes criticized for offering needlessly complex, 'canned' solutions. This never has been the case with Kevin. The documents he created were comprehensive when appropriate and surprisingly simple when suitable. In every case, they were individually crafted to meet our unique needs.

    Rich D. Client Review September 8, 2020

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