Legal Question in Elder Law in Massachusetts

You are right, your mother will not have income to pay these costs. There are three potential solutions: (1) the remaindermen -- the people who will receive the property upon your mother's death -- can pay the costs; (2) you can rent out the property and pay the costs from the rental income (the net income after costs will have to be paid to the nursing home); or (3) you can sell the property, after which the proceeds will have to be divided between your mother and the remaindermen based on her age. I'd recommend that you consult with a Massachusetts elder law attorney to discuss the pros and cons of each approach and choose the one that is right for your family.