Resource Links

Estate Planning

  • Wills – Informational pamphlet from the Washington State Bar Association
  • Living Wills – Q & A from the Washington Law Help Website (Living Wills are also known as Health Care Directives)
  • Revocable Living Trusts – Informational pamphlet from the Washington State Bar Association
  • Power of Attorney – Q & A from the Washington Law Help Website
  • Trusts- Informational pamphlet from the Washington State Bar Association
  • Preparing for Death – Information on issues to consider when preparing for death, from the Washington State Office of the Attorney General

Medicaid

  • Eligibility for Medical Programs – Income and resource standards for Washington State Medicaid and other government benefit programs
  • Medicaid Regulations – DSHS Medicaid Eligibility A-Z Manual (majority of nursing home regulations can be found in the Long Term Care Chapter)
  • Medicaid – The SSI Manual (called the POMS Manual) is helpful for questions on Medicaid as well as SSI
  • COPES Rates – COPES reimbursement rates for various types of care
  • DSHS – Office locator to help you find where to send your Medicaid application
  • Care Facilities – Nursing homes and other care facilities in Washington State are listed on this site for the Washington Health Care Association

Probate

  • Probate – Informational pamphlet from the Washington State Bar Association

Special Needs Trusts

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