Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

will given a Quitclaim Deed to my son and a Life Estate for myself and husband; have any impact on my son getting assitance with mass healthcare benefits? Also who would claim property at tax time?


Asked on 2/03/12, 12:23 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Denise Leydon Harvey Harvey Law Offices

I suggest you speak with an elder law attorney before making any transfer of property. You do not say why you want to make the transfer but even from the little information provided it sounds as if you have a lot of issues that need to be addressed.

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Answered on 2/03/12, 5:57 am

You need to go through all the facts with an elder attorney. Masshealth will take a lien on assets to repay itself. More information is needed to answer your question properly and you should speak with an attorney before making such a transfer.

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Answered on 2/03/12, 8:25 am


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