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can i take money from a joint account

Asked on Feb 02nd, 2013 on Elder Law - Massachusetts
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can i withdraw money from a joint account under my aocial security number that i hold with my mother who just entered a nursing home currently for rehab but will be long term
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Estate Planning Attorney serving Plymouth, MA
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Since your mother's name is on the bank account, a withdrawal from the account will usually be treated as a gift from her and cause her a period of ineligibility from MassHealth.
Answered on Feb 12th, 2013 at 5:08 PM

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