Medicaid
How Can I Prevent my Estate From Going to the State if I Go to a Nursing Home?
I have a mortgage on my home - what do I have to do to ensure my home will not go to the state if I have to go into a nursing home. I have two adult children. What would be the most economical way to proceed, since I've had to file bankruptcy and I am retired.
Can a Miller Trust be used to Protect Assets from Medicaid Claims?
Can a miller trust be set up in West Virginia for medicaid/medicare? Dad is living at home 24/7 care with gov pension and s/s fund are being use up. we are caught between keeping him home if we can get help or Nursing home if we have to, can fund be used in these cases or suggestions.
Can I use life estate deed to transfer house and preserve eligibility for Medicaid?
I would like to create a life estate with regard to my property in SC. I am a paralegal in MA and hope to move south in the Spring 2011. At age 67 I would like to protect my significant other in case of a major medical incident. In MA there is a 5-year lookback. Please advise.
Is a joint tenants real estate at risk of a claim by Medicaid?
My grandmother and I own a house that we live in together. She is on the deed as a Joint Tenant. My question is, Can medical, or the state put a lien against the house if she has to go into a full time nursing facility? If so What do I need to do so this does not happen?
Can Joint Property and Bank Accounts With My Mother Be Attached to Pay Nursing Home Bills?
If my brother and I are named as co-owners along with my 80 year old Mother on all bank accounts (cash around $200,000) and property deeds (property $600,000 4 in Pa, 2 in Fl no mortgages on anything). What can be taken if our Mother goes in a nursing home?