Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Property deeds

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Medicare is not affected by the ownership of real property or a trailer. Medicaid is. If your dad owns the property and the need for medicaid may be on the horizon, you should consult an elder law attorney regarding your dad's rights and obligations. Please bear in mind that there is a relation back on any property transferred to family members within a set period before applying for medicaid and Florida Medicaid will charge the family back for transfers made within this time.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.