Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio
Financial responibility for sister medical bills
My sister is unemployed due to a recent move and has no health insurance. She has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer and I am helping her enroll in medicaid. Since we are both listed on the deed to our home can I be held responsible for her medical bills? Can I lose my home?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Financial responibility for sister medical bills
No.
Re: Financial responibility for sister medical bills
You cannot be held responsible for your sisters medical bills as long as you do not sign anything that would indicate you are responsible.
If your sister is a joint owner of the real estate then this could cause some complications when applying for medicaid and if she qualifies for medicaid the state will attempt to recover their costs and may put a lien on the house. You should talk to an attorney who knows the medicaid laws before you apply for medicaid.
This answer is general legal information and is not intended as legal advise nor does it create an attorney client relationship. You should consult an attorney for advise particular to your situation.
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