there are many dubious estate tax attorneys who advertise older people with assets to get rid of them so that they can qualify for Medicaid long-term care.  this policy is very bad, it is like stealing from the government and likely denying other folks who qualify and need Medicaid services as funds are limited.  people should plan for possible long term care needs especially those who can afford it.  many low income people cannot so that is why there is Medicaid for them.  middle class folks who follow these dubious attorneys should be ashamed.