Areas of Practice

Medicaid Planning and Application

Medicaid Asset Protection Planning — Protect Your Legacy in Delaware

Long-term care can quickly deplete a lifetime of savings. Without proper planning, assets you worked for — your home, investments, and other property — can be used to pay for nursing home care, leaving little for surviving spouses or heirs. Medicaid asset protection planning helps Delaware families preserve wealth while qualifying for the care they need. At Maven Law, LLC, we design clear, legally sound strategies tailored to Delaware law and your personal goals.

Why Delaware planning matters

  • Delaware has its own rules and look-back periods for Medicaid eligibility and estate recovery. A one-size-fits-all plan designed for another state can fail.

  • Proper timing and document drafting are essential to avoid penalties and ensure eligibility.

  • Protecting assets while maintaining the right to live independently or be cared for by family requires careful coordination of trusts, income streams, and ownership structures.


What we accomplish for you

  • Preserve your home and meaningful assets for your spouse and heirs

  • Help you qualify for Medicaid benefits with minimal asset loss

  • Reduce risk of probate, creditor claims, and unnecessary estate recovery

  • Coordinate Medicaid planning with your overall estate plan, including wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, and guardianship provisions if needed


Common tools we use (applied ethically and in compliance with Delaware law)

  • Irrevocable Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts tailored to Delaware statutes

  • Spousal/“Community” protection strategies to protect the healthy spouse

  • Income and annuity planning to meet eligibility rules while preserving value

  • Transfer timing and structured gifting to respect Medicaid look-back periods

  • Qualified income trusts and other techniques when appropriate

  • Medicaid application preparation and representation through the process


Why choose Maven Law, LLC:

  • Boutique Delaware practice focused on estate planning, administration, guardianship, and mediation — we understand the intersection of long-term care and family law

  • Practical, neutral guidance built on current Delaware Medicaid and estate recovery rules

  • Personalized plans that respect your values: keep you comfortable today and protect your legacy tomorrow

  • Clear communication with family members, fiduciaries, and care providers to reduce stress and disputes


Next steps

  • Start with a focused, confidential planning consultation. We’ll review your assets, family situation, and goals and explain the timing and options that suit your needs.

  • If you decide to proceed, we’ll prepare the documents and guide you through implementation and Medicaid application support if required.


Protect what matters. Schedule a consultation with Maven Law, LLC to create a Medicaid asset protection plan that preserves your dignity, secures care, and safeguards your legacy under Delaware law.


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