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She has Alzheimer's, only son unmarried has always lived with her in the house. Her spouse is deceased and there are no other relatives. House is in her name only.
It all depends on the circumstance. I want to mention first that Medicaid itself won't take the house. When the mother dies, the state can put a lien on the house in order to recover some of the money spent on LTC. The decision whether to do this or not depends on several things. If the son is disabled, he will be allowed to stay. If he provided at least 2 years of full-time care that allowed the mother to stay out of the nursing home, he MAY be allowed to stay. Or if losing the house would create a serious financial hardship, he may be allowed to stay. Some states will not put a lien on the house if one these conditions are true. Other states will grant a life estate, but seek recovery if the son were to move or die.
If the son has been living there and working full time at his own job outside the home, chances are that the state will put a lien on the house after the mother dies.
Her son might want to contact an attorney specializing in Elder Law to determine how best to proceed with the house ownership issue. For example, does Mother need to will it to him?
What will happen is very much interdependent on how your state Medicaid program works; how MERP is bring done (by state or outside contractor); and your states laws on probate & property.
For example, TX has an outside contractor for MERP as does about another 2dz states and they approach this as debt collectors & will require documentation for any exemptions, exclusions, etc. For the caregiver exemption, the son would need to provide a letter from the elderly neighbors MD or social worker as to what services were needed and were provided. Letter on their letterhead stationary with state licensing info......now whether this is easy to get done or not just depends. No letter = no exemption.
Another sticky is transferring the property. If she dies with no will, then she died intestate. Most states have intestate deaths such that all assets escheat to the state. Son would have to do a lineal heirship to become heir but as state is in control they really are in control of the estate. It's not the best position for family to be in.
If there's a will with son as heir, then he does probate, or small estates affidavit or muniment of title. MERP has to make a claim against the estate. Son and others can also have their own claims. Just what path is best, really depends on laws for your state. As others have said, he needs to meet with an elder law attorney to come up with best option.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
If the son has been living there and working full time at his own job outside the home, chances are that the state will put a lien on the house after the mother dies.
For example, TX has an outside contractor for MERP as does about another 2dz states and they approach this as debt collectors & will require documentation for any exemptions, exclusions, etc. For the caregiver exemption, the son would need to provide a letter from the elderly neighbors MD or social worker as to what services were needed and were provided. Letter on their letterhead stationary with state licensing info......now whether this is easy to get done or not just depends. No letter = no exemption.
Another sticky is transferring the property. If she dies with no will, then she died intestate. Most states have intestate deaths such that all assets escheat to the state. Son would have to do a lineal heirship to become heir but as state is in control they really are in control of the estate. It's not the best position for family to be in.
If there's a will with son as heir, then he does probate, or small estates affidavit or muniment of title. MERP has to make a claim against the estate. Son and others can also have their own claims. Just what path is best, really depends on laws for your state. As others have said, he needs to meet with an elder law attorney to come up with best option.