December 8, 2017 – 1:19 pm
The Facts: I would like to help defray the cost of college for my grandson, Joe. My daughter and son-in-law are not in a position to pay full tuition, room and board I don’t want them or Joe to borrow for his education. The Question: What is the best way to help out without hurting […]
November 26, 2015 – 3:16 pm
The Facts: I wanted to give my children and grandchildren significant cash gifts for the Holidays but, I am confused about gift tax liability and about how gifting may impact my future eligibility for Medicaid in the event I need long term care. The Questions: Could you explain how gifts are treated for Medicaid and […]
September 3, 2014 – 11:39 am
The Facts: My father has decided to gift his house to me and my brother and to retain a life estate for himself. This is part of his Medicaid planning. The Question: What are the advantages and disadvantages of making this transfer? The Answer: The advantages of putting the house in your names now is […]
February 20, 2013 – 1:25 pm
This time of year I frequently hear from clients who made gifts to family members asking if they need to file a gift tax return. Gifting can play an important role in an estate plan as a means to avoid estate tax. However, there are limits as to the value of gifts that can pass […]
The Facts: I have been making gifts of $13,000 per year to my children for some time. I was told that as long as I did not give any of my children more than $13,000 a year, I would not be penalized when I applied for Medicaid benefits. A friend of mine who also gave gifts […]
