Elder Law Answers
My mom is on Medicaid and my dad just passed away. She is receiving $210,000 from his life insurance. Can I buy her a house and a car with the money and spend down and still keep her on Medicaid?...
Read moreIf the community spouse dies, who gets the home? The nursing home spouse does not have her name on the home.
Read moreIf I sign an affidavit of heirship because my father died and left no will, but the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program in Texas hasn't taken any action (two years have passed since his death), can they take my land if...
Read moreMy parents need to sell their house to go into an assisted living facility. They want to sell it to their granddaughter. How will this affect Medicaid down the road (as they will need it within a year of selling)?...
Read moreCan I purchase my cousin's home for only what she owes while she’s on Medicaid?...
Read moreMy mother resides in Florida in a nursing home, and I want to move her to a nursing home in Indiana. I cannot care for her at home and there is no other family to help. How do I transfer...
Read moreIf property was gifted from a Medicaid applicant within the five-year lookback period, who is responsible for paying during the penalty/denial period? My dad is in a nursing home now, but gifted me 5 acres of land last year. My...
Read moreI'm interested in buying a property at a foreclosure. I'm told the owner of the home is in a nursing home. There is currently no lien on the house. Would I be in danger of an estate recovery office seeking...
Read moreDoes spend-down of assets have to be completed before applying for Medicaid services?...
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