Before the Crisis
Before the Crisis
Liz Keller
Navigating Medicaid with Confidence: Luann Sechrist on Family, Finances & Long-Term Care | The Golden Hour
1 hour 34 minutes Posted Aug 22, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
The Risks of Adding Children to Assets
Nursing Home Costs & Family Responsibility
Medicaid Costs During the Process
Veteran Benefits Families Overlook
When to Start Medicaid Planning
Lawyers vs. Medicaid Specialists
Costs, Payment Options & Client Participation
What to Bring to a Consultation
Funeral Planning as a Spend Down Strategy
Advocacy, Appeals & Client Care for Life
Medicaid Planning as a Calling
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In this episode of The Golden Hour, we sit down with Luann Sechrist, founder of Senior Planning Solutions, to unpack the truth about Medicaid planning.

Luann explains:

  • Why putting a child’s name on assets can be risky
  • Whether children can be held responsible for nursing home costs
  • How veterans and their families can access little-known benefits
  • The difference between Medicaid planning and pre-planning
  • What families need before a first consultation
  • How funeral planning can be used in spend down strategies

Luann also shares her philosophy of walking with families through this emotional process, helping them avoid costly mistakes, reduce family conflict, and protect what matters most.

✨ If you’re caring for aging parents or planning ahead for your own future, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.