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Can my dad gift his house to his kids to prevent nursing home from taking it?
Asked on Sep 21st, 2020 on Elder Law - Illinois
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My mom is in a nursing home. My dad is worried when he runs out of money the nursing home will take his house. He needs money to live on also.
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In most states Medicaid will not pursue estate recovery while the surviving spouse lives in the home. Consult with an Illinois elder lawyer. You can find one near your father on the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (www.naela.org).
Answered on Sep 22nd, 2020 at 6:04 AM
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