Legal Question in Elder Law in New York

Can we build a house using my parent's ( age 86 and 79) saved money to avoid future nursing home fees? It would be their primary residence? Thanks


Asked on 1/24/10, 9:15 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Elizabeth Karnazes New York Offices of Elizabeth Karnazes

If they agree, certainly, but be aware that long term health care needs should be considered. Please, excuse any typos,as tying is not my strong suit. Good luck!

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Answered on 1/30/10, 1:26 am
Richard Bryan Richard Bryan Attorney PC

Great idea. So you are looking to take non-Medicaid exempt cash and turn it into a Medicaid exempt asset, and then eventually inherit the new house. Wonderful strategy; you should go to law school, or CSI. I don't know the answer, but if you pay me I'll research the idea and write everything down for you.

Good luck.

Rick Bryan

New York, NY

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Answered on 1/31/10, 7:59 am


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