Medicaid And Home Ownership

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Medicaid cannot take the house while your mom, your sister, or her minor children live there. However, after your moms passing, Kansas may file a claim against her estate, which includes the house. Certain exceptions may apply.

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My mother owns her home. She also added my name, my sister's name, and each of our husband's names to the deed over 5 years ago. My sister, her husband, and * minor children live with my mom and have for almost 14 years. My mom needs to go into a nursing home. She is on disability, has medicaid, and medicare. Will the state take the house?
Hello ****, could you please inform me of your location? The laws regarding property and medicaid vary from state to state.
Kansas
Hello ****,
In Kansas:
- Medicaid can't take the house while your mom, your sister, or her minor children live there.
- However, after your mom's passing, Kansas may file a claim against her estate, which includes the house.
- Certain exceptions may apply.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you need further clarification or if you have any other legal questions, feel free to ask.