Being admitted to a nursing home can be a very difficult process. This is even more difficult given the high cost for nursing care and the complex rules relating to government benefits. Even applying for Medicaid can be a daunting task. Families should take steps to plan for this contingency now, rather than waiting until the last minute. Buffalo New York law firm Friedman and Ranzenhofer recently posted an article on their website describing how to use promissory notes in Medicaid planning. The article is a must read for anyone who has a family member who is or will need nursing home care.