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My mother-in-law has lived with my husband and me for seven years. She is disabled. She is responsible for her expenses, but she pays nothing to live with us. She wants to apply for Medicaid. The Medicaid form asks for...

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My mother is 90 years old and owns a house with no mortgage. Seven years ago she had trouble keeping up with taxes, so she added her daughter and her daughter’s husband to the deed. They paid the taxes with...

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My mom is in a nursing home and receiving Medicaid. She owns a home jointly with her children. Can we sell or rent the home while she is in the nursing home? What happens with the money?...

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What will Medicaid do now that my mother has died? She left her house -- a very small cottage in need of repair. My mom was in a nursing home and the house has been vacant for two years. Her...

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Can my siblings help me pay for expenses like clothing, reading material, food, etc., while I receive Medicaid? Will any of us be penalized? Could they just put the money into my checking account as long as the total in...

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Our mother has some money that we would like to use to fix up her condo with new carpeting and appliances. My siblings and I actually own the condo. Our mom is currently in a rehab facility after she broke...

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My mom and dad both have passed. In 2007, they recorded a life estate deed on their house, listing their children as beneficiaries. The life estate was done through a lawyer as part of Medicaid planning. My dad was the...

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• Medicaid Planning

My grandmother is the beneficiary of an annuity left by my grandfather. She has kept it because she wants it to go to her two children when she dies. However, she recently fell and broke her hip. She's recovering okay,...

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• Medicaid Rules

My mom lives in an assisted living facility and is about eight months away from needing Medicaid. I understand she can spend down her money on personal items like furniture and clothing, but what about personal entertainment and social activities...

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• Medicaid Planning