what happens to the property that my mother lives in if she goes to a nursing home?
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If the property belongs to her, and she can't afford to pay for the nursing home expenses, then the government will take the house to cover expenses.  If she has signed the property over to you (or someone else) prior to seven years before she goes into the nursing home, then it would be clear of risk.
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.
146565
I'm sorry. Please forgive me if i sound unkind, but your parent was responsible for YOUR debts when you were young. Can't you help her out with the $621? I mean, this is your mother we are talking about. Not a vet bill.\n\nThe nursing home provided your mother with a service. Why shouldnt they get paid? Why try to cheat them out of it? I set up payments for what was owed for my fathers care, and it was very well above what she owes.  \n\nIf you just cant help your mother out, at least try to find someone else that can step up. Get in touch with her Medicaid caseworker. See if they can help with past bills. If they cant, then ask them for a list of people/places that can.
332385
Either the living spouse pays it off or either they will collect off the estate...C
1004903
Yes.  Only being the subject of a guardianship or conservatorship bars an adult from owning property in his or her name, and in that case, the guardian or conservator can purchase the property in the name of the infirm adult.\n\nA word of advice:  If you and your husband intend to buy property with your brother for all of you to live in,  sit down and write down everything about how title is to be held, how a decision  when to sell the property is going to be made, how any profit or loss is to be divided, what happens if/when one or more of you dies, who gets which room(s), who pays the taxes, insurance, what happens if your brother's health forces him into a long term care facility, what happens if your husband's job gets transferred across the country, etc. etc.   Then take all of what you have written down to a good attorney to have him/her ask you a whole lot more "what if?" questions, and then have the attorney write up a formal contract that you all sign.  \n\nIf you do this before money changes hands, before the property is bought, then when (not if) a dispute arises, you have a document that shows what you all agreed to do.\n\nOtherwise you will end up in a huge family argument, and possibly in court suing each other.
566162
It depends on your state. I know that in MA if either party in a rental contract dies than it is void. Sometimes the person who is heir to the property will continue to rent to you or a lot of times they decide to sell. Good Luck eithe rway!
145133
Be extremely careful when chosing nursing homes. There are few out there who truly care for their patients. Call social service organizations, bb bureau, and any place you can think of to check out her home. It is possible to find a good one for low income (I hope).
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I am sorry, but you are not clear on several things:\n1. What brought up the fight about your mom needing to go to a nursing home? \n2. Where do you live? Are you living in your mom's home or do you have a place of your own?\n3. What are your mom's health/mental conditions? \n4. If you are doing the work, why would your siblings care where she lived? Does she need a safer environment?\n\n    I think you need to find someone who would be willing to arbitrate this problem without bias. You may check with a local church to see if the pastor/priest/etc. would be willing to help arbitrate it. I think you need the honest opinion of someone who does not know any of you to come to a solution.
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A Life Estate means that the mother can live on her property for the remainder of her life.  Since wills usually can be changed, I'd think a Life Estate could also be modified.  Why not ask for a copy of the document setting up this arrangement, or better still go with your mother-in-law to her attorney, and ask your questions? \n\nDisgruntled family members can usually contest provisions, but a competent attorney can make it difficult for them to succeed by defining what they will receive should they contest.
236260
If you state she lived with you over half the year, yes. keep in mind, that where someone habitates, and there "home of record" can be two different places.
1127457
If she wrote a will, the will decides that issue.  If there is no will, then most states provide that the property goes to her living husband and children; or if just the children are alive, to the children in equal shares.  This is called "intestate succession" and you can do a web search on it for your state.
841465
You are a good son,don't ever think you are a terrible person.I am a disabled mom,my son lives with me and helps me also.Is your mom able to do anything for herself?If so,perhaps you have a senior apartment complex in your area she could go to.Disabled people are also eligible for this even if they aren't yet a senior.They pay 1/3 of their income for rent and utilities,not a bad deal.We have a senior complex in my area of Pa,that is where I will be living once my son wants to move out.You get your own apartment,can have a car,just like living anywhere else.Or,if she needs some help,a assisted care facility might be the answer or even a nursing home if she needs alot of help.Although I'm sure you don't want to think of these options for your mom,you have to think about yourself too.I am still able to get around,and my son helps me a great deal,especially financially.But,as a mother,I would never want to be  burden to him,after all,he does have his own life.I hope your mom isn't making you feel guilty and making you think it is your responsibility,because it really isn't.There are options out there.My best advice would be to talk to the agency in your area that deals with aging.They should be listed in the blue pages or government pages in the phone book.Good luck to you.
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Medicare does not care if resources are transferred below market value, as that program is not based on financial need.  Medicaid, however, frowns on such transfers.  Medicaid is different from State to state, but I can assure you that if your mom transfers this house and she is on Medicaid she could loose her benefits for a while.  Her penalty period would probably be based on how much her house is worth.  IF you are on Medicaid and receive a house, Medicaid may want to put a lien on the house. I suggest that you contact an estate attorney or Medicaid attorney in your area that can help you with this one.
817861
The executor of her estate will have the power after she dies, as far as I know.  But I am honestly not totally certain.  Good luck!
7807
How could you charge your elderly parent for rent  and still look at yourself in the mirror? Before you charge your mom rent, think of all the things she supplied to you and for you since she gave birth to you. It's not easy raising children and to charge your own mother to stay in your home is very disrespectful, dishonorable.  Do unto others as you would have done unto you. I do not mean to sound harsh but I could never charge my parents for anything because I know and understand what they sacrificed for me.\n\nA parent with alzheimers is devastating for not only you and your family but your mother as well. Instead of charging her rent maybe you could set aside some of her funds towards her medical expenses or other care and activities she will need in the future.
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If your father is her power of attorney, as well as a signatory on her account, both of these need to be revoked if at all possible. If he is her Social security payee, then Social security needs to be notified and his payee status investigated for fraud and possibly revoked. Document EVERYTHING with dates and times. Get withdrawl statements from her bank if possible. She should be able to find a nursing home that will cover her with medicaid, however, if she has any tanglible assets, she will be required to liquidate them. If you know someone who is really trustworthy, she can sell them to that person, I think. Not sure if this is fraud or not. She needs a lawyer. And yes, call the police.
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Well for my grandmother they took her home,car and her S.S. check to pay for her room at a nursing home. It hurt to see everything she had worked for just go. I would check into different nursing homes and their prices and would also contact your local S.S. office to find out more information pertaining to your certain situation.  Good Luck!