Andrea Gray

As of January 1, 2026, the current lifetime estate and gift tax exemptions will sunset and revert to 2017 amounts (adjusted for inflation), resulting in exemptions that will be half of what they are now. Families that face estate tax liability in 2026, roughly speaking if your assets are at, above, or will grow to $5 million at the time of death, could potentially save a significant amount by making strategic changes to their estate and financial plans now.

A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is a type of irrevocable trust that can help protect assets from being counted towards an individual’s Medicaid eligibility requirements. A Medicaid asset protection trust can be a useful planning tool to preserve assets from long-term care costs and to avoid probate. Learn more from our Vice President, Estate Strategies, Andrea Gray, Esq.