QUESTION
how do i prove checks made out to unemployed brother not sheltering money
Asked on Mar 23rd, 2013 on Elder Law - New Jersey
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mom fell. 5 fractured vertebrae. in LTC now-can't even get out of bed without help. parents together have about $2000 in assests. mom had been giving $ to unemployed brother with medical issues frequently who is now on medicaid, medicare and food stamps. having back surgery tues. how do i prove money was not being given away to reduce assets purposely to get medicaid
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You are going to need to show your brother had no income, and provide a written statement from your mo that she was supporting your brother, and a written statement from your brother acknowledging that those was supporting him. If your brother is I disabled, then you need to report that to the Medicaid office that your mother was supporting a diisabled child. Finally, if Medicaid does not accept that, you can apply for a hardship waiver of the penalty period that Medicaid will impose because of the transfers.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2013 at 6:35 PM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship