Legal Question in Elder Law in Michigan

family health care ?

we have heard that if my mother in laws ends up in a nursing home against her will she and the family can lose all her belongings like her home and vehicles! i'm wanting to find out if it's true and what can be done to prevent it. she has made it clear she wants her house to stay in the family and would like to prevent the family from losing it and have tried to find out through the state laws but can't find it!


Asked on 7/13/05, 9:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Don Rosenberg Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P. C.

Re: family health care ?

Not true, there are many ways to provide the greatest quality of care to your mother that she richly deserves at the least cost to her and her family. It is never too late even if one is in a nursing home. We understand the world is clueless and believes it is hopeless. We can protect most is not all of her assets. It is always best to be proactive than reactive. Here are some links to our web site that you may find very useful.

Looking forward to helping you through this mine field called Medicaid. I can help you with PROACTIVE PLANNING OR REACTIVE PLANNING.

3 year rule is a myth! Here is a brief primer on some of the law. She can also rent the home and protect it.

Check out these links and below info:

FAQ on Elder Law: http://www.thecenterforelderlaw.com/CM/Custom/TOCElderLawFAQs.asp

Medicaid Myths: Caring for a loved one shouldn't cost a lifetime of savings

News Segment Interview with Don L. Rosenberg

Medicaid Application Checklist

My bio: http://www.thecenterforelderlaw.com/Bio/DonRosenberg.asp

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Answered on 7/14/05, 9:59 pm


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