in the state of texas can a parent give their house to a child if they are going into a nursing home so the state cannot take it if they cannot pay for nursing home care?
Asked on 9/15/11, 6:08 am
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David Leon
David L. Leon, P.C.
Possibly. I'm assuming the parent is going on Medicaid. There are mechanisms to transfer ownership of a house that are Medicaid compliant. If you transfer the house without following the (strict) Medicaid rules, the parent can lose Medicaid benefits.
Dave
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Answered on 9/15/11, 6:22 am
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