 Having to go to a nursing home puts most families in a very bad predicament. The family home may need to be sold and all assets liquidated. When it's all said and done, there may not be enough money to pay for a funeral. It doesn't have to end this way. The Medicaid rules for nursing home care are complex, but it is not necessary to spend all of your money. No one should rely on Medicaid to pay for nursing home care without understanding the rules. I'm attorney and CPA Timothy Palmer and I can help your family protect your assets when facing nursing home costs.