Legal Question in Elder Law in Texas

My Mother is in a nursing home and is now on Hospice. She has Medicare and Medicaid. I am her only child. She has a will and I am the Executor and heir to her estate which is her house. The house was appraised at $97,700 on the last tax statement. Do I need a general Power of Attorney to change her name to mine on her house, property taxes,home owners insurance,utilities or for any other reason? Thank you for your help.


Asked on 3/17/11, 9:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

David Leon David L. Leon, P.C.

Your mother may need an enhanced life estate deed. BEFORE DOING SO, HAVE A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAID PLANNER REVIEW THE SITUATION. If you don't you're likely to disqualify her from Medicaid.

Dave

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Answered on 3/17/11, 9:37 pm


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