"watching as your estate is consumed to pay for your end of life care leaving your heirs nothing"  REALLY

Folks with an entitlement attitude towards getting/deserving an inheritance from a family member is a disgusting display of greed! Folks who believe that other people should pay for their medical needs so that they can leave their heirs land and money is driven by the same selfish emotions as greed!  

I am all for providing some help for those who are unable to help themselves but this line of logic about using/transferring other folks tax dollars for the personal protection of your estate is just wrong. If you want to ensure your heirs get something monetary when you pass, buy life insurance!