Elder Law Report
Elder Law Report
Greg McIntyre, J.D., M.B.A.
Spousal Protection: Navigating Nursing Home Costs
21 minutes Posted Aug 20, 2025 at 5:00 am.
Introduction to Spousal Protection
Power of Attorney Misconceptions
Asset Preservation Strategies
Lady Bird Deeds Explained
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts
Life Insurance and Final Thoughts
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Facing the possibility that you or your spouse might need nursing home care is daunting enough without the added stress of potential financial ruin. The stark reality—nursing homes cost between $10,000 and $15,000 monthly—means even substantial estates can be rapidly depleted, leaving a healthy spouse vulnerable. In this deeply informative conversation, Elder Law attorney Greg McIntyre and his colleague Jane Dearwester demolish common misconceptions about spousal protection while revealing p...