Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

we would like to setup a trust to put my mothers house into. We are also in the process of placing her in a assisted living community. what should we have completed first.


Asked on 10/08/13, 10:43 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

You should contact an appropriate attorney and allow him/her to guide you in the process.

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Answered on 10/08/13, 12:15 pm
C Randolph Coleman The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC

There are a number of issues raised by your question. A transfer of your mother's home to certain types of trusts could result in the loss of potential Medicaid benefits that could pay for her nursing home care, or potentially even assisted living care. You should contact an experienced elder law attorney to determine the most appropriate action to take to avoid potential loss of benefits.

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Answered on 10/09/13, 8:37 am


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