Can medicaid take a house owned by my mom and I after she passes if I still own it? She is in a nursing home.?
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No.  First off Medicaid is a federal program for low income families.  There is no "pay back" required for ANY medicaid benefits unless your mother was FRAUDULANT in her application process. It would have to be a whole lot of money that she owes for you to get scared about a lien.
1041868
Your mother-in-law will be sued by the mortgage company for the amount of the loan.  She'll be paying it off for the rest of her life even though she no longer has the house.\n\nHer best bet would be to evict the two drug users.  She'll have to go through the legal eviction process with the courts, but it could save her home.
909743
I don't know where you live, but in the US there are patient rights advocacy groups that can help you.  You can contact your county's Human Servces department for more information on that.  If the nursing home is attatched to a hospital, there are service directors that are available to talk to.  If it's a separate care nursing home, you can talk to the director of that nursing home.  You can also call your state representatives and congressmen's offices.  Often times it's an uphill battle because of liability and bad press, but if you are seriously concerned (like you sound like you are) persevere until you find someone who will listen.
996584
Yes it is a Life Estate.  If she moves, though, the estate is terminated, unless it is to somewhere such as a nursing home.  If it is used as a rental, the occupancy is terminated.  The key word is "Occupy".\n\nTechnically, they do have the right to occupy the property as well.  They own it.  Unless there is a stipulation that states she is to pay for everything, she can stop paying the taxes, etc., and it's the owner's responsibility to pay it.  Unfortunately that means all of the children, not just who is living there.\n\nGood luck  :)
127734
I have had custody of my retarded granddaughter all of her life.  I have struggled with questions like, how do I protect her from sexual preditors? Should I have her tubes tied? Should she be on birth control? \n\nWhen I die, who will take care of her.  If I leave any money to her when I die, she can loose all of her government benefits ... so how can I be sure she is taken care of in the future?  Where will she live?  Will she ever be able to get a paying job?  How much freedom can she have?  \n\nAll of these are my questions ... but they all apply to her if you turn it around.  Like she could be asking, "Will I ever be able to get a job?"\n\nThere is a lot of discrimination against disabled people ... especially those on medicaide.  A lot of doctors can't make enough money from medicaide payments, so they refuse to treat handicapped people. So this is a question ... can I or will I be able to get decent medical care?  \n\nThere are a lot more ... but this gives you a little idea of some of the issues for the disabled people (and their care givers) in the USA.
896227
Yes they can. If the property is in foreclosure then the loss of value is to the lien holder, not your mother, who will obviously be abandoning the property.
518971
old folks home often refers to a nursing home. anyone unable to take care of themselves can be placed there. they also take everything they own. and all ssi.
416873
When my father died, my mother had the same question.  There is too much liability involved, so this is not feasible.  BUT, my mom has volunteered at her local senior center for years, and she took the medications in there.  She asked around and found a few folks who used some of the same meds, so a few were used.  The seniors felt comfortable taking the meds because they knew my mother personally.
535629
Ask an attorney, you don't want to do anything illegal and then get the shaft in the end. I thought that he could write a will and sign his money over to you, that way it's not in his name. Or, you can use it to pay his hospice nurses. But most importantly I would ask a lawyer
73940
Well, if she is over sixty five she should qualify for medicare and medicaid, what would help manage her disability. She needs to prove that she doesn't have resources of her own, and she can keep her house, a car, and a wedding ring. Depending in different states there are different programs to help with housing, and of course "Habitat for Humanity" If you give more information about her condition and the state she is in, more helpful answers can be given.
72700
You'll have state laws wherever you live, and it will have to be settled through probate within a year of her death (not settled within a year, but go to probate before the year is up).  Other than IRS debts you can usually get out of paying any bills at all if you want to.  If it was a block community grant that helped her out? well, you decide.  But if there is any kind of lien on her house that would have to be settled.  Probate gets you through all of this and will tell you what to do but you should, in no way, end up owing any money to anyone out of your pocket.  Also, don't pay any bills now even if you have her money, just notify debtors of her death, you may need to send a death certificate to them and they will want one Without cause of death indicated, and they'll send the final bill.
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Try calling your local government assistance program. Like Medicaid or Medicare, or get social services involved.  You could also call a home-health nursing agency and they might be able to direct you to an appropriate agency.  Would your friend be willing to live in an assisted living facility,perhaps?  Good Luck!
703863
I believe you have nothing to feel guilt or pangs from concience over. Here in Ar I have known several people who have done similar  The family often can't sell the house before the patient in Nursing Home dies or they may forfiet the money to the state related to nursing home medicaid coverage on the patient. If your lawyer says its legal and you want to buy this home in the long run. I would go for it. After all if you decide later you can find better deal else where all your out is rent. \nGood luck.
234363
If the sell of the home is in the same year of your dad's passing, then up to $500,000 of the gain from the sell would be excluded from your mom's gross income.  If it is the year after, then the exclusion will be up to $250,000 of the gain.\n\nIf the house was part of community property, then one-half of the home would get a step-up in basis to the Fair Market Value of the home on the date of your dad's passing.  So, you might not have that much gain, leaving you well below the exclusion limit.\n\nHope this helps, and I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
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if your grandmother dies intestate ( without a will) and does not have a living spouse, your father and any other living siblings will automatically inherit her money. While there may be estate and probate fees, I can not imageine that it would be half of her estate.\nThe other potential issue might be medicare if medicare is currently paying for her care. The law requires her to use her own funds first although there are some exemptions. This is typically reduced by gifting money to family, but there are time frames that must be respected. The issue could be that if these gifts are not already made or loans documented, that given her current condition, she no longer has the legal capacity to do so. If beyond co-signing her account you father has a broader "power of attorney", this would help. \nIn order for your father to understand all the issues, he will need to consult with an estate attorney or an attorney that specializes in Elder Law
845271
The estate will be responsible for the bill.  But the debt cannot legally transfer to you.  If you parent had a $100,000 hospital bill, the hospital will basically be put into queue behind all other creditors.  As the estate is liquidated, the creditors will be paid off in turn.  Generally secured debt (mortgages and car notes) are paid first, followed by unsecured debt (credit cards and medical bills.)  Also - depending on the age your parent, Medicare/Medicaid wil help as well as Social Security.  But, No, you can't be held responsible for the debt.  Although your inheritance might take a serious hit.
150305
Depending upon the state you live in...in the event of her death (sorry), you will probably inherit under community property laws. In the case of divorce, you just might be out a whole bunch of money. There is, however, some credibility towards you owning at least a piece of the equity based on the amount you pay. If she owned the house prior to marriage, it, generally speaking, is hers unless you end up on the deed. Get a lawyers opinion (sorry again).