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Imagine watching everything your loved one worked a lifetime to build disappear in a matter of months… 

Don’t Let Long-Term Care Rob Your Loved One Of Their Legacy

You have the power to stop this with quick and decisive action.

Here’s what you need to do:

Key Facts You Can’t Afford To Miss

Applying for Medicaid is full of hidden traps that can cost your loved one everything. Here are the key barriers families face:
  • 5-Year Look-Back Period: Any asset transfers within five years of applying can trigger penalties and delay benefits.
  • Strict Income and Asset Limits: If assets aren’t protected properly, your loved one could be disqualified from Medicaid.
  • Confusing Spend-Down Rules: Many families mistakenly try to spend down assets, but without a clear plan, this can leave them financially exposed.
Understanding these challenges is crucial to ensuring your loved one gets the care they need while protecting their assets.

What’s at Stake if You Get It Wrong

The cost of inaction or bad advice can be devastating. Here’s what can happen you or an inexperienced attorney make the wrong move:
  • Disqualification from Medicaid: One wrong step, like improperly transferring assets, can result in years of:
  • ​Rapid Asset Depletion: Without the right plan, nursing home costs can drain a lifetime of savings in just months, leaving nothing for your loved one’s future.
  • Lost Opportunities for Protection: Key strategies like irrevocable trusts or legal asset transfers can be missed, leaving your loved one’s wealth unprotected.
The stakes are high, and the wrong move could cost your family everything.

Act Now to Protect Your
Loved One’s Future

Time is not on your side. Every day you wait puts more of your loved one’s assets at risk. The costs of long-term care are relentless, and without the right plan in place, you could watch everything they’ve worked for vanish in months.

Swift, decisive action is the only way to protect their legacy. You need a strategy tailored to your loved one’s specific needs, and that starts with getting expert guidance. Bascom Law focuses on Crisis Medicaid Planning, and we know how to protect your loved one’s assets from being consumed by care costs.

Reach out to Bascom Law today to schedule a consultation. 

We’ll help you create a custom plan, and make sure your family is protected before it’s too late.

Real Results, Real Relief:
How We Helped Families Preserve Their Assets

"We chose Bascom Law to handle my dad's estate plan. Mike Bascom listened to our situation and walked us through his recommendations. He was kind and extremely knowledgeable. He put my dad at ease and gained his trust in our first meeting. We feel relieved and confident now that the issues have been addressed. We recommend Bascom Law for elder estate planning."

—Donna Merit
"I chose Bascom Law due to their professionalism and communication. I had Bascom Law do an Irrevocable Trust for my family, and the process was smooth and explained to us in detail. Laura was extremely helpful in questions that arose and was quick to respond whenever we needed her. I have personally referred several of my family members and clients, who have been completely satisfied with their service. I highly recommend using Bascom Law for any of your estate planning needs."

—Michele Capozzi
"The end-of-life documents my husband and I had were out of date, and we wanted to make some changes, so I asked my younger daughter to do some research to find a good Estate Planning/Elder Law attorney who serviced our area. Someone they felt comfortable with for “when the time comes.” She found Bascom Law PC through her Google research and recommended we contact them because of all the positive reviews. I am so glad we did. I am so pleased with that family-oriented firm. Everyone we dealt with was professional and helpful. In our first meeting with Mike Bascom, he provided us with a wealth of information and listened carefully as we discussed our desires concerning our estate. My husband, myself, and our two daughters were all there so we could all be a part of the discussions. As we talked, he asked questions and made recommendations. He recommended we establish both an Irrevocable Trust as well as a Revocable Trust and explained why he recommended both. We agreed. My older daughter, who is designated as the Trustee for the Irrevocable Trust, lives out of state and would be flying home in just a few days after that meeting, so Mike pushed to get all the documents in order and ready to sign before she left. On the day we met to go over the documents both Mike (father) and Brad Bascom (son) went over the documents thoroughly to make sure we understood them as well as making sure all was as we requested. We were presented with a green binder for each of the Trusts, along with the next steps for us to follow through. The binders not only contain our Trust document but also other documents drawn up for us: Pour Over Will, Power of Attorney, Advance Directive for Health Care, etc. The binder also has sections for us to keep other information that would be helpful to our daughters upon our deaths, including memorial instructions. Even though we had a lot of “homework” to follow through with the next steps, we all felt relieved that we were taking steps to make plans for the future. If we have questions or need guidance, then we know Bascom Law is just a phone call or email away, ready to help us. Thank you, Bascom Law PC."

—Sheila Lacey
Dear Friend,

If your loved one needs long-term care, you’re facing difficult choices. You want to safeguard their hard-earned assets, but the skyrocketing costs of care can make it feel impossible. I’ve seen too many families watch helplessly as everything their loved one worked for disappears into the abyss of long-term care expenses.

The average nursing home costs between $5,000 and $8,000 per month. It doesn’t take long for that to wipe out a lifetime of savings. That’s why I wrote this special report, “The $288,000 Mistake: How to Avoid Disaster by Hiring the Right Crisis Medicaid Planning Attorney.” I’ve spent decades helping families with long-term care solutions, and I know the steps you must take to protect your loved one’s future.

This free report is my way of sharing the critical knowledge you need to avoid financial disaster. Inside, you’ll find the most common mistakes families make—mistakes that can cost them their savings, their home, and their legacy. But it doesn’t have to be this way. By following the steps I outline, you can protect everything your loved one has built and ensure their future is secure.

Sincerely,
Mike Bascom


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This report is for you if:
  •  You’re worried about your loved one’s long-term care draining their assets.
  • You’re overwhelmed by the Medicaid process and want to avoid costly missteps.
  • You want to protect your family’s financial future while securing top-tier care for your loved one.

What You Can’t Afford to Miss

Applying for Medicaid is full of hidden traps that can cost your loved one everything. One small misstep can send your family into a financial tailspin, forcing you to make impossible choices between the care your loved one needs and protecting their assets. The stakes are high. If you don’t know the rules—or if you make even the slightest mistake—it could mean the difference between preserving a lifetime of hard-earned savings and watching it evaporate in a matter of months.

Think about this: Your loved one has worked for decades to make sure they are comfortable, secure, and cared for in their later years, but one wrong move—whether it’s transferring assets at the wrong time, misunderstanding Medicaid’s strict limits, or trying to "spend down" assets without a clear strategy—can lead to financial ruin. Imagine getting hit with a penalty that delays Medicaid benefits for years while the nursing home bills keep piling up at $7,500 per month.

Suddenly, what seemed like a minor mistake becomes a financial disaster. You’re draining your loved one’s savings, selling off assets, and scrambling to figure out how to cover the overwhelming costs. What started as an effort to protect your loved one’s legacy turns into a nightmare where everything they’ve built is at risk. And it all could have been avoided with the right plan in place.

This is why understanding the Medicaid application process isn’t just important—it’s essential to protect your family’s future. The hidden traps, complex rules, and strict regulations are designed to catch you off guard, but with expert guidance, you can navigate them safely and avoid the catastrophic consequences of a misstep.

5-Year Look-Back Period:
The Trap That Catches Families Off-Guard

One of the most dangerous traps lurking in Medicaid planning is the 5-Year Look-Back Period. Most families don’t even know it exists until it’s too late. Here’s how it works: any transfer of assets—whether it’s money, a house, or investments—within five years of applying for Medicaid can trigger a penalty period. This penalty can delay your loved one’s eligibility for benefits, leaving your family to cover long-term care costs out of pocket for months, even years.

Imagine this scenario: your elderly mother, after years of living independently, suddenly needs to move into a nursing home. You think you’re prepared—you transferred her house to your name over a year ago to protect it.

But when you apply for Medicaid, you’re hit with a shock. Medicaid reviews her financials and penalizes her for that transfer. Now, she’s disqualified from benefits for two full years. For the next 24 months, you’re on the hook for her care costs—$7,500 a month. That’s $180,000 of your mother’s life savings, gone in an instant, all because of a simple oversight.

The 5-Year Look-Back is unforgiving. It doesn’t matter if your intentions were pure or if the transfer was made out of necessity—Medicaid doesn’t care. The rules are the rules, and breaking them, even unintentionally, can lead to financial ruin. That’s why families in this situation feel trapped, hopeless, and frustrated, watching their loved one’s assets vanish like smoke.

But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be this way. With the right plan in place, you can protect your loved one’s assets from being burned up by Medicaid penalties. A skilled Crisis Medicaid Planning attorney knows how to navigate the system, using legal tools like irrevocable trusts and proper asset transfers, so you don’t fall into this trap. The key is taking swift, decisive action.

Strict Income and Asset Limits: One Slip Could Disqualify You

Medicaid has strict limits on how much income and assets your loved one can have to qualify for benefits. If they own too much or earn too much, they’re disqualified—plain and simple. Most families don’t realize how low these limits are until they try to apply. Suddenly, that modest savings account or the family home becomes a barrier to getting the care your loved one desperately needs.

The truth is, without proper planning, Medicaid will force your loved one to spend down nearly everything they’ve worked a lifetime to build—leaving them with little more than $2,000 to their name.

Confusing Spend-Down Rules: A Risky Game That Could Cost You
Another common mistake families make is attempting to “spend down” assets to meet Medicaid’s limits. This can be a dangerous gamble. Without a clear plan, spending down can backfire, leaving your loved one vulnerable and financially exposed. Families often think they can simply reduce their assets by paying off debts or making large purchases, but Medicaid scrutinizes every move. One wrong step, and you could disqualify your loved one from the benefits they desperately need.

The risk of getting it wrong is high. But with the right legal guidance, you can avoid these traps, protect your loved one’s assets, and secure the care they need. The time to act is now—before these hidden barriers take everything away.

If you don’t understand these challenges, you will make mistakes and potentially prevent your loved one from getting the care they need while preserving the wealth they worked so hard to build. Don’t wait until it’s too late. A call to the right attorney today could save your family’s future. 

Act Now to Protect Your Loved One’s Future

Time is not on your side. Every day you wait puts more of your loved one’s assets at risk. The costs of long-term care are relentless, eating away at their hard-earned savings month after month. Without the right plan in place, you could be forced to watch everything they’ve worked for disappear in what feels like the blink of an eye.
Let me tell you about Tom and Diane. Tom had always been the one to take care of everything in the family—finances, bills, and even the little things like home repairs. So, when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Diane found herself overwhelmed. She had always depended on him, and now, faced with his growing need for round-the-clock care, she didn’t know where to turn.

At first, Diane managed with home care and help from family, but it became clear that Tom needed full-time care at a nursing home. They’d never thought about Medicaid. They assumed that Medicare and their modest savings would cover everything. But within months, the bills were piling up. The nursing home costs were over $7,000 a month, and the savings they thought would last for years were evaporating quickly.

Diane tried to make sense of the Medicaid process on her own, thinking she’d find a way to qualify Tom for benefits. But the rules were complicated, and she was blindsided by Medicaid’s strict limits on assets. Even worse, she had no idea about the 5-year look-back period. She’d given a portion of their savings to their daughter to help pay for her college tuition just two years before, thinking it was the right thing to do. But Medicaid flagged the transfer, and suddenly, Tom was disqualified from receiving benefits for the next two years.

The nightmare was just beginning. Diane had to drain what little savings they had left to pay for Tom’s care. The stress of trying to manage their finances, coupled with watching her husband’s health decline, left her emotionally and financially exhausted. The home they had shared for decades was at risk, and she had no idea how she was going to afford the next few months, let alone the next few years.

This doesn’t have to be your story. You can take control of the situation now, before it spirals out of hand, and ensure your loved one’s assets are protected. Swift, decisive action is the only way to stop the relentless drain of long-term care costs and safeguard their legacy.

Time Is Running Out—Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

If your loved one is nearing the point where long-term care will be necessary, or if they’re already there, you don’t have time to wait. The costs of care aren’t just piling up—they’re accelerating. Every day your loved one is in a nursing home without a proper plan means another day where their savings are being depleted, their home is at risk, and their future is uncertain.
The truth is most families don’t realize how dangerous it is to wait. They think they’ll cross that bridge when they come to it, or they assume that Medicaid will cover the costs when the time comes. But the harsh reality is that Medicaid has strict rules that can easily disqualify your loved one from benefits if you don’t plan in advance.
Picture this: your loved one’s savings gone, the home sold, and nothing left to pass on to future generations—all because you didn’t act in time. It’s a heartbreaking scenario that plays out for countless families every year. But it doesn’t have to happen to you. Taking action now is the only way to avoid this gut-wrenching situation.

Protect Your Loved One’s Legacy with Bascom Law

The truth is most families don’t realize how dangerous it is to wait. They think they’ll cross that bridge when they come to it, or they assume that Medicaid will cover the costs when the time comes. But the harsh reality is that Medicaid has strict rules that can easily disqualify your loved one from benefits if you don’t plan in advance.
Picture this: your loved one’s savings gone, the home sold, and nothing left to pass on to future generations—all because you didn’t act in time. It’s a heartbreaking scenario that plays out for countless families every year. But it doesn’t have to happen to you. Taking action now is the only way to avoid this gut-wrenching situation.

Not every attorney can handle the intricacies of Crisis Medicaid Planning. In fact, choosing the wrong one could cost your family everything. But at Bascom Law, we’ve been protecting families from the crushing financial burden of long-term care for decades. We understand the stress you’re under, the sleepless nights spent worrying about what will happen, and the overwhelming responsibility of getting it right. With us, you’ll have a trusted partner guiding you every step of the way, ensuring your loved one’s legacy is secure.

Why Families Trust Bascom Law

When families come to us, they’re often at a breaking point—scared, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. That’s when we step in and provide clarity, solutions, and, most importantly, hope. Here’s why families just like yours trust Bascom Law:
  • Decades of Expertise in Estate and Long-Term Care Planning: This is not a side practice for us—it’s our focus. We’ve seen families devastated by poor planning and costly mistakes, and we know exactly how to avoid those pitfalls. Our experience means we can anticipate challenges and protect you from them before they become problems.
  • Proven Asset Protection Strategies: Our strategies are designed to legally shield your loved one’s assets without compromising their care. We don’t just help you get through the Medicaid process—we make sure a large portion of your loved one’s hard-earned wealth stays safe from nursing home costs. We know the strategies that work, and we implement them seamlessly, so you don’t have to worry.
  • A Personal Approach: We know that every family’s situation is different. That’s why we don’t offer cookie-cutter solutions. We take the time to listen, understand your unique needs, and craft a plan that works for you. At Bascom Law, you’re not just another case file—you’re family. We walk with you every step of the way.

Real Solutions, Real Results

Let me tell you about the Johnson family. When they came to us, they were facing a crisis. Mark, the patriarch, had suffered a severe stroke, and his recovery was uncertain. His wife, Susan, was overwhelmed with worry—not just about Mark’s health but about how they were going to cover the mounting medical and long-term care costs. With the average nursing home bill nearing $8,000 a month, they were quickly running out of options. They had some savings and owned their home but had no idea how to protect their assets from the costs of care.

Their original attorney, who had helped with a basic will, wasn’t familiar with the complexities of Medicaid and long-term care rules. By the time Susan reached out to Bascom Law, they had already spent over $60,000 on nursing home care. But we stepped in and immediately put together a comprehensive plan to protect what they had left.

Thanks to our quick action, Susan was able to breathe again. She didn’t have to sell their home or drain the last of their savings. Mark got the care he needed, and Susan had the peace of mind knowing their financial future was secure.

This is just one of many stories where Bascom Law made the difference between financial ruin and financial security. Our clients sleep better at night, knowing that their loved ones are taken care of and their family’s future is protected.

What to Expect When You Choose Bascom Law


When you choose Bascom Law, here’s what you can expect:
  • A Comprehensive Plan: We’ll sit down with you (whether in person or over the phone) and walk you through every step to protect your loved one’s assets. We answer every question and create a detailed plan that works for your family’s unique needs. You’ll leave that meeting knowing exactly what to do next.
  • Relief from Stress: Once we begin working together, you’ll feel a huge weight lift off your shoulders. You’ll know your loved one’s financial future is in expert hands. We’ll handle the complexities of Medicaid, asset protection, and estate planning, so you don’t have to. This isn’t just about legal advice—it’s about giving you peace of mind.
  • Fast, Effective Action: Time is critical when it comes to Medicaid planning. The longer you wait, the more of your loved one’s wealth is at risk. We move quickly and strategically to protect their assets before it’s too late. You can rest easy knowing we’re working swiftly to safeguard everything they’ve built.
  • ​A Proven Track Record: We’ve helped countless families avoid financial ruin, and we’re ready to help yours. Our long track record of success means you can trust us to protect your loved one’s assets. We know how to navigate this process and deliver real results. Our clients can sleep at night knowing their loved one’s care is covered, and their legacy is secure.

From Our clients

My husband and I weren’t sure about needing a will or trust. After meeting with Mike and Brad, selecting the right option that fit our needs was easy. Great family
business with caring staff. They are patient in helping you understand estate planning. This is a service we all need regardless of net worth. We will definitely recommend them to friends and family.

-- Edis & Jamal J
My wife and I have been clients of Bascom Law since 2018. They created a trust for us.  This has allowed us to protect our assets.  They explain complex terms, have pleasant personalities, and consider all scenarios to
ensure we are covered. I would recommend them to anyone seeking to have a trust created for their family.

-- Jeff J

The Time to Act Is Now

You don’t have to face this overwhelming situation on your own. The uncertainty, the fear of losing everything your loved one has worked so hard for—it doesn’t have to be this way. Bascom Law is here to guide you every step of the way, providing you with the expert advice, proven strategies, and personal support you need. Every moment you wait, your loved one’s savings are slipping away, leaving their financial future more vulnerable with each passing day. Nursing home bills don’t pause, and the longer you delay, the greater the risk that everything they’ve built will disappear.

But here’s the good news: you have the power to stop this. The decisions you make today can protect your loved one’s legacy, their home, their savings—and ensure they receive the care they deserve without sacrificing everything in the process. The first step is simple, but it’s the most important: reaching out to Bascom Law. We focus on Crisis Medicaid Planning, and we know how to protect your family from the devastating costs of long-term care.

Take the First Step—Call Bascom Law Today

Don’t wait until it’s too late. The best decision you can make for your loved one’s future is to act now. Call us today at 470-348-5917 or click the link on this page to schedule a consultation. Our experienced team will work with you to create a personalized plan that secures your loved one’s care, protects their assets, and preserves the legacy they’ve worked their whole life to build. Every month you delay could cost your family thousands of dollars, and once that money is gone, it’s not coming back.

We understand how overwhelming this situation can be. The legal complexities, the financial pressure—it’s enough to keep you up at night. But once you reach out to Bascom Law, you’ll finally feel the weight lift off your shoulders. You’ll know you’re not alone. You’ll have a clear, step-by-step plan to follow, and you’ll have the confidence that your loved one’s future is in safe, experienced hands.

Peace of Mind Starts with One Call

Make the call today and get the peace of mind you deserve. Whether you need answers, a consultation, or just more information, we’re here to help. Call us at 470-348-5917, click the link on this page to schedule a consultation, or request more information—whatever you do, don’t wait. The longer you delay, the more of your loved one’s savings is at risk. With Bascom Law, your loved one’s financial future is in safe hands. We’re here to protect what matters most—before it’s too late.

Don’t wait—take action now. One call or click can be the difference between financial ruin and security for your loved one’s future.
Mike Bascom
Bascom Law, PC
Estate Planning & Elder Law
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