QUESTION
Did my uncle have to divorce is wife in order to keep his assets?
Asked on Jan 03rd, 2013 on Divorce - Colorado
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My uncle has gone through an attorney to make his wife of 52 years a ward of the state in order to keep his assets intact in the event of further nursing home care. She is now on Medicaid and welfare.
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He may have had to do it. There may have been specific reasons to do that to qualify for Medicaid.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2013 at 6:26 AM
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Probably, if he did not want to use all of his assets up in caring for her. Now the government, through, Medicaid is on the hook.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2013 at 6:26 AM
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That question can't be answered with the limited information you provide, but as a general rule the answer should be no he doesn't have to file for divorce and getting a divorce may not solve anything and could even make things worse. He needs to sit down with a qualified attorney to discuss all the relevant options.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2013 at 10:37 PM