Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: House owned with partner (both unmarried)

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If A & B are legally married and the house was bought as joint tenants with right of survivorship, the Sate will generally not require the house to be sold to receive Medicaid benefits so long as the spouse remains living in the residence. If you move from the residence, the house will have to be liquidated and 1/2 of the proceeds will be used to pay for B's expenses until it has been exhausted.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.