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Unsure if Medicaid will cover nursing home costs? Worried about losing your assets? Schedule your FREE consultation now! Eric J.

We help families navigate Medicaid eligibility, protect their income, and secure coverage—without losing their home or life savings. Golle, founder of Golle & Associates, PLLC, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Attorney at Law (JD) with over 25 years of experience. Specializing in Medicaid eligibility, Eric helps individuals and families protect assets while securing coverage for nursing home costs. With a background at PwC and Bell, Nunnally & Martin, LLP, he brings expertise in legal, tax, and compliance matters. Eric is also a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics and holds multiple insurance licenses in Texas.

12/08/2025

🏠 Worried about losing your home or savings to nursing home costs?

A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) may be one of the most powerful tools Texas families can use to protect what they’ve worked for, but timing is everything.

Most people wait too long. The 5-year look-back can make or break your ability to qualify for Medicaid and keep your assets safe.

✨ Learn when a MAPT makes sense, when it doesn’t, and how it protects your home, savings, and legacy — all in plain English:

👉 https://www.gollelaw.com/post/medicaid-asset-protection-trusts-in-texas-when-and-why-to-use-one-golle-law

If you want to plan ahead instead of spending everything down, this guide is a must-read.

📞 Need help deciding if a MAPT is right for your family?
Talk with Eric Golle — Texas Medicaid attorney & CPA: 214-764-7432

12/01/2025

🏡 Want to Avoid Probate in Texas? TODD vs. Lady Bird Deed — Here’s What You Should Know.

Texas homeowners have TWO powerful tools to pass property to loved ones without probate: the Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) and the Lady Bird Deed. Both keep your home out of court and in your control while you’re alive… but the differences matter.

✔️ TODD = simple, fast, statutory
✔️ Lady Bird Deed = more flexible, better for Medicaid planning
✔️ Both = avoid probate if drafted correctly

Not sure which one fits your family or estate plan? Choosing the wrong deed, or recording it incorrectly, can cause costly problems later.

✨ Get the complete breakdown of TODD vs. Lady Bird Deed and learn which option protects your property best:

👉 https://www.gollelaw.com/post/todd-vs-lady-bird-deed-in-texas-how-to-avoid-probate-the-easy-way

📞 Have questions or want the deed prepared correctly the first time?

Schedule a consultation with Texas Medicaid & elder law attorney Eric Golle today: 214-764-7432.

11/30/2025

🛍️ Happy Small Business Saturday from Golle Law!

Today, we celebrate the local businesses that keep our Texas communities strong, and we’re proud to be one of them. As a locally owned elder law and Medicaid planning firm, Golle Law is honored to help Texas families protect what matters most: their loved ones, their homes, and their future.

Whether you’re planning ahead, navigating a long-term care crisis, or just need guidance on the best steps forward, we’re here to support you with trusted, compassionate legal help.

🤝 Thank you for supporting small businesses like ours.

Your trust allows us to continue serving families across Texas with the care and attention they deserve.

If you or a loved one needs help with:
✔️ Medicaid eligibility
✔️ Long-term care planning
✔️ Lady Bird Deeds or TODDs
✔️ Asset protection
✔️ Estate planning

We’re here for you.

📞 Schedule a consultation: 214-764-7432
🌐 Learn more: www.gollelaw.com

11/21/2025

🏥 Looking for a Nursing Home in Texas That Accepts Medicaid?
It’s one of the toughest decisions families face — and navigating Medicaid rules can make it even harder.

If you’re unsure where to start, this guide breaks it all down:
✔️ 2025 Texas Medicaid eligibility rules
✔️ Income & asset limits (and how to qualify even if you're over the limit)
✔️ What to look for during a nursing home visit
✔️ Key questions to ask about care, staffing, safety, and costs
✔️ How to confirm a facility truly accepts Medicaid

With the right information, you can find a safe, compassionate nursing home and avoid costly Medicaid mistakes.

👔 Texas Medicaid attorney Eric J. Golle helps families qualify, plan ahead, and navigate crisis situations with confidence.

👉 Read the full guide here:
https://www.gollelaw.com/post/choosing-a-medicaid-accepting-nursing-home-in-texas

📞 Need help now? Call 214-764-7432 for a consultation.

11/17/2025

⚠️ Facing an Urgent Need for Long-Term Care? Medicaid Crisis Planning Can Still Protect Your Assets.

When a loved one suddenly needs nursing home care, families often panic — especially when high income or assets block Medicaid eligibility. But even in a crisis, you still have options.

Medicaid crisis planning uses fast, strategic legal tools to help families:
✔️ Qualify for Medicaid long-term care right away
✔️ Protect savings, homes, and income
✔️ Avoid paying $8,000–$15,000 per month out of pocket
✔️ Navigate complex rules without costly mistakes

Learn how strategies like exempt asset conversions, spousal protections, Medicaid-compliant annuities, and Qualified Income Trusts (Miller Trusts) can safeguard eligibility even when care is needed immediately.

👔 Golle Law’s Medicaid attorneys help Texas families in urgent situations protect assets, shorten penalty periods, and secure coverage without delay.

👉 Read the full guide on Medicaid Crisis Planning:
https://www.gollelaw.com/post/medicaid-crisis-planning-protecting-assets-in-urgent-long-term-care-situations-1

If your family is facing a sudden long-term care crisis, don’t wait — the right strategy can save tens of thousands of dollars.

📞 Call 214-764-7432 for help now.

11/14/2025

Too Much Income for Texas Medicaid? A Qualified Income Trust Could Be the Solution.

If you or a loved one needs long-term care but earns just a little too much to qualify for Texas Medicaid, don’t panic;there’s a powerful tool that can bridge the gap.

👉 A Qualified Income Trust (QIT) — also called a Miller Trust — can help you become eligible even if your income is over the 2025 limit of $2,901/month.
👉 It works by placing “excess” income into a special Medicaid-approved trust, keeping you within eligibility rules.
👉 And when set up correctly, it protects your spouse, covers approved medical expenses, and helps lower nursing home costs dramatically.

But here’s the catch: QITs must be drafted and used exactly right to avoid Medicaid penalties or denial.

💼 Golle Law helps Texas families set up QITs properly, from creation to monthly management, so benefits stay protected and stress stays low.

✨ Need long-term care but worried about your income?
Don’t wait for a crisis.

📲 Read the full guide and learn how a QIT can help protect your income and secure essential care:

https://www.gollelaw.com/post/what-is-a-qualified-income-trust-qit-in-texas

11/12/2025

What is a Lady Bird Deed in Texas? How Do Lady Bird Deeds Help With Medicaid?

A Lady Bird Deed (also known as an enhanced life estate deed) in Texas is a specialized real estate deed that lets you transfer your home or land to a beneficiary upon your death, while keeping full control during your lifetime. You can live in the property, sell it, mortgage it, change beneficiaries, or even cancel the deed entirely—no probate required.

A Lady Bird Deed helps in two critical ways:

1. Does NOT Trigger Medicaid Transfer Penalties

Signing the deed is not considered a “transfer” for Medicaid eligibility.

Your home remains a non-countable asset during the 5-year look-back period.

You can qualify for Medicaid without penalty, even if the home is your primary asset.

2. Protects the Home from Estate Recovery

At death, the property leaves your probate estate and goes straight to the beneficiary.

MERP can only claim against assets in the probate estate.

Result: The home is usually safe from being sold to repay Medicaid.

Real-World Impact: A senior can use Medicaid for nursing care, live in their home until the end, and still pass it to children—without the state taking it.

Read more here: https://www.gollelaw.com/post/what-is-a-lady-bird-deed-in-texas-how-do-lady-bird-deeds-help-with-medicaid

11/05/2025

Medicaid Crisis Planning: Protecting Assets in Urgent Long-Term Care Situations

Medicaid crisis planning involves targeted legal strategies to help individuals, often seniors, qualify for Medicaid long-term care benefits when facing an immediate need for services like nursing home care, but their income or assets exceed eligibility thresholds.

Who Benefits from Crisis Planning?

Seniors with sudden-onset conditions like dementia or Alzheimer's, individuals recovering from strokes, falls, or other acute events requiring extended care, and families who planned to self-fund care but are depleting savings faster than anticipated.

Golle Law Medicaid Lawyers ensure strategies align with current regulations, safeguarding eligibility and preserving as much wealth as possible.

Read more here: https://www.gollelaw.com/post/medicaid-crisis-planning-protecting-assets-in-urgent-long-term-care-situations-1

11/03/2025

Imagine this: Your father has just suffered a stroke. The hospital social worker pulls you aside and says, “He’ll need long-term nursing home care—likely $10,000+ per month. Have you looked into Medicaid?”

You freeze. You’ve heard of Medicaid, but you thought it was only for people with nothing. Now you’re staring at a mountain of medical bills, a home that’s been in the family for generations, and a 60-day countdown before the nursing home demands payment.

This is a Medicaid crisis—and you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of families face this exact scenario. The good news? With the right planning—even at the 11th hour—you can protect assets and secure care without going bankrupt.

We handle these situations every day. Call Golle Law at 214-764-7432 for a free consultation.

09/22/2025

Helping your parents with Medicaid can feel like trying to solve a puzzle where the pieces keep changing. 🧩

At Golle Law, we guide you through the rules, the trusts, and the paperwork — so you don’t have to piece it all together alone.

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