Legal Question in Elder Law in Massachusetts

A few years ago i was added to my mother's bank accounts , she now wants to be taken off the account, so they will be in my name only.

Is that ok?..are there limits to the amount?

I live in Massachusetts ,I have poa,hcp,executor of estate.


Asked on 9/15/16, 7:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

By taking her name off the account she is making a gift to you. Depending upon where she lives there may or may not be a state gift tax. For federal tax purposes any amount over $14,000 requires a gift tax return. Assuming she has not made taxable gifts over $5.4 Million to date there should not be any tax to pay.

The only issue will be if she ever applies for Medicaid for a nursing home. There is a five year look back period.

If you want to discuss this please feel free to call my office.

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Answered on 9/15/16, 7:53 am


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