Mom is in CA and I'm in OR. She is ready to sell and move to be closer to family. If she were to sell her home in CA and buy a home in OR with the equity would she be penalized when it comes time to apply for Medicaid assistance? (5 year look back). She has no assets other than her home. Brand new to all of this and I'm feeling overwhelmed. Thanks.
Since you’re unable to see her right now, do any of your siblings live close to her or see her on a regular basis? Does she have a friend that could check in on her and report back to you? It’s hard to give more advice without knowing the family situation and if a move to OR would be the best solution for her/you.
Bad idea.
When she does this, she can ask how best to title her new property in Oregon and the relative advantages and disadvantages to possibly having you as a co owner.