This course will describe Maine's long-term care system, dispelling myths about it, and giving attendees a stronger understanding of often misunderstood concepts like ""the five- year look back"" and the estate recovery process. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how estate planning and long term care planning tools can help them to preserve their assets for their loved ones, while protecting their potential need for nursing home and memory care in their later years. Attendees will leave with an understanding of common pitfalls to avoid. Jim is an attorney at the Elder Law Office of Kienitz & Pross. He has been in private practice in Maine since 2004.