Legal Question in Health Care Law in Illinois

Get everything out of your and her name but if she needs medicaid within 5 years the transfers can be attacked, and in any event Illinois has laws that can make spouses liable for "family necessities" and that could include nursing home costs. So this is very complicated and should tell you that if you have any real assets worth protecting, you need to see an attorney who may be able to help set up situations that will help you, and her, and your family. Sorry to hear about your situation, though, there may be tough decisions ahead.