Estate & Asset Protection Attorney, Victoria Collier brings clarity to a common misconception regarding what Medicare covers and the importance of long-term care coverage.

DECATUR, GA, March 22, 2018: Victoria L. Collier, founder of The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm, has posted a new blog on her law firm’s website entitled “Most Common Misconception About Medicare, Retirement and Asset Protection.” Ms. Collier helps clients understand one of the most important aspects of creating a well-thought out retirement plan.

According to Collier, “In my practice as an Asset Protection Attorney, I work with many people of various ages at various stages of preparing for retirement” She continues adding, “When I explore what they know about how Medicare works and what it covers, I often hear some common misconceptions that put people at a disadvantage if not cleared up. To that end, I hope the following helps as a jumping off point to clarity in one very important area.”

“The most common misconception I encounter,” Collier writes, “no matter what age group I’m in a conversation with regarding retirement plans, most people believe that Medicare or other regular health insurance will cover the cost of long term care, either at home or in a nursing home.” She emphasizes, “Nothing could be further from the truth.”

As Collier states, “Long-term care is an integral aspect of a well thought out retirement plan and must be clearly understood. This provides a foundation in order to take the appropriate steps to putting a plan in place should care be needed.”

The entire blog can be read at http://www.elderlawgeorgia.com/common-misconception-medicare-retirement-asset-protection/

About Victoria Collier

Victoria L. Collier, CELA founded The Elder & Disability Law Firm of Victoria L. Collier, P.C. to serve the legal needs of seniors when their health care needs increase. Victoria is also Co-Founder of Collier Scott Financial Solutions, LLC. At both firms WE BELIEVE that people should not have to lose everything they’ve worked a lifetime to earn and that every person is an individual who deserves respect and the highest quality of life possible, regardless of age or ability.

Victoria enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during Desert Storm, 1989-1995, and also served in the U.S. Army Reserves, 1Lt. 2001-2004, JAG Corps. Victoria is a national expert on the VA Wartime Pension for veterans and their widows who need additional assistance with activities of daily living and helping them qualify for and receive tax-free income from the VA to pay for it. Victoria graduated from Valdosta State University with a B.A. in Psychology and then University of Nebraska, College of Law. In 2014, Victoria was awarded with the Alumni Master Award from the University of Nebraska.

Victoria is a Certified Elder Law Attorney through The National Elder Law Foundation and has been named as the only attorney in Georgia as “Fellow” of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Victoria was appointed by Governor Perdue to the Georgia Council on Aging, 2010 – 2016 and was awarded Dekalb County Veteran of the Year, 2013. She is the author of 47 Secret Veterans Benefits for Seniors; Paying for Long Term Care – Financial Help for Wartime Veterans: The VA Aid & Attendance Benefit. Victoria has co-authored several books: Blooper Episodes in Estate Planning, Don’t Go Broke in a Nursing Home, and Protect Your IRA: Avoid the 5 Common Mistakes. Most notably, Victoria co-authored the National Best Seller, The Road to Success, with Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

About The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm

The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm was established to serve the legal needs of retiring citizens. The Firm focuses its entire practice on providing strategies to protect independence, privacy, assets and taxes from the government. Victoria Collier has grown her law practice and financial services practice by providing excellent customer satisfaction with personalized wealth protection plans.