Join AshBer for our May educational webinar focused on the strategic use of Irrevocable Trusts, specifically Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs). This session will examine the professional judgment required to determine when these trusts are appropriate and when they are not.

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We are pleased to welcome Attorney Todd Whatley, CELA, a Certified Elder Law Attorney based in Arkansas. Todd has decades of experience advising families on Medicaid planning, long‑term care strategies, and asset protection. He is also the host of The Elder Law Coach podcast, where he regularly addresses complex planning decisions facing elder law attorneys nationwide, including a dedicated episode on when irrevocable trusts are and are not appropriate in Medicaid planning.

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Building on the real‑world scenarios Todd has explored in his podcast, this webinar will focus on how attorneys should evaluate whether an irrevocable trust truly serves a client’s goals and Medicaid eligibility needs. MAPTs are often viewed as a default asset protection strategy, but they are not appropriate in every case.

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During this session, Todd will cover:

• Common scenarios where MAPTs are an effective planning tool

• Situations where irrevocable trusts can create unintended Medicaid or practical consequences

• How timing, asset composition, and client health impact MAPT decisions

• Common structuring mistakes that can undermine trust effectiveness

• Alternatives to MAPTs and when those strategies may be more appropriate

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This webinar is designed to help elder law attorneys and advisors refine their analysis, avoid common planning missteps, and better align trust strategies with real‑world Medicaid rules and client circumstances. Time will be reserved for questions and discussion. Whether you are advising clients years in advance or navigating an active Medicaid crisis, this session will provide practical clarity on how to approach MAPT planning with confidence.