Legal Question in Elder Law in Massachusetts

If I put our savings in my name and my

husband ends up in a nursing home can the nursing home take my money because we are married?


Asked on 3/06/12, 7:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Denise Leydon Harvey Harvey Law Offices

Depending on the amount of the transfer, putting your savings into your name only should not affect your husband's eligibility for MassHealth long term care coverage. There are many issues to look at if you are preparing for your husband to move into a nursing home, however, and I strongly suggest you speak with an elder law attorney to discuss these issues. You want to make sure you protect as much of your assets as you can. Our office specializes in this and we would be happy to speak with you.

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Answered on 3/06/12, 7:32 am


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