# Long-Term Care Planning Most Advisors Miss (And Why It Matters) (Ep. 348)

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Podcast: [Farming Without the Bank Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/farming-without-the-bank-podcast-86470)
Published: 2026-04-03T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Most financial plans ignore long-term care—and it can cost you everything you built. 👉 Follow Mary Jo Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXYvzroUouEMsTGKFw5nJHQ 👉 Get the book: https://www.farmingwithoutthebank.com/book Long-term care is one of the biggest financial risks facing farmers, ranchers, and business owners—yet it's often overlooked or misunderstood. In this episode, Mary Jo sits down with long-term care specialist Michelle Prather to break down what most advisors miss, why self-insuring often fails, and how the wrong strategy can force the sale of land, equipment, or a business. They walk through real scenarios, underwriting realities, and the hidden risks of relying on life insurance riders, investment accounts, or "just saving more." The conversation also highlights how long-term care impacts not just retirement—but cash flow, legacy planning, and business continuity. If your plan doesn't account for long-term care, it's incomplete. Key Takeaways: - Why most financial advisors overlook long-term care planning - The difference between long-term care, disability, and life insurance - Why "self-insuring" can destroy long-term wealth - The risks of relying on life insurance riders for care - How long-term care protects farms, land, and businesses - Real underwriting insights: who can still qualify and when - Why lifetime coverage vs. short-term policies matters - The tax advantages of proper long-term care planning Chapters: 00:00 Why specialization matters in financial planning 02:00 Selling equipment to fund long-term care 05:00 Who can qualify (even with health issues) 10:00 Lifetime vs. short-term coverage explained 14:00 Business owners: protecting income and value 18:00 Long-term care vs. disability insurance 22:00 The truth about life insurance ride…

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