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Medicaid Planning Services

Protect What Matters Most

The cost of long-term nursing home care in Missouri averages more than $7,000 per month. Without a plan, families are often forced to spend down their life savings before qualifying for Medicaid. Our firm helps clients protect assets, preserve independence, and ensure loved ones receive the care they need—without losing everything they’ve worked for.

Two Paths to Planning

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Proactive Medicaid Planning

The best time to plan is before care is needed. With the right tools, such as Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts and strategic transfers, families can:

  • Shield assets well in advance of a crisis

  • Maintain eligibility when care becomes necessary

  • Provide peace of mind for both spouses and children

By starting early, you keep more control over your finances and protect your family’s legacy.

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Emergency medicaid Planning

If nursing home care is needed right now, it’s not necessarily too late. Even when families feel like they must “spend everything down,” there may be emergency strategies available to:

  • Qualify quickly for benefits

  • Redirect resources to protect a healthy spouse

  • Cover the immediate costs of care without draining savings

We move swiftly to help you navigate urgent Medicaid eligibility requirements.

Why Timing Matters

Medicaid has a five-year look-back period for certain transfers. Acting early expands your options—but even in crisis situations, legal tools and planning can protect significant assets. Every month matters, so understanding your options now is critical.

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How We Can Help

  • Personalized strategies based on your family’s situation

  • Guidance through the Medicaid application and eligibility process

  • Legal tools designed to preserve assets and protect loved ones

  • Compassionate counsel when care needs are urgent

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Fenton & Grimwood, Attorneys at Law, LLC is located in Branson, MO and serves clients in and around the Ozarks, including such areas as Forsyth, Kirbyville, Hollister, Rockaway Beach, Taneyville, Walnut Shade, Branson West, Ridgedale, Blue Eye, Kimberling City, Galena and Taney, Stone and Christian Counties.

 

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