Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

My husband lives in Philadelphia, PA and I live in NC with our daughter and her family. He is 62 and has disability and retirement income. He wants to live in NC now. We have decided to sell our home and part of the proceeds will go to purchasing a new home in NC with our daughter and her family. We have five children and all are aware of our plan. We both have serious health issues. I want our daughter to hold POA for both of us. She currently has both our medical POA. It is our plan to give a monetary gift to our four other children from the sale also. I want to protect my daughter's interest in case something happens to both of us. What would be our best course of action.


Asked on 10/14/14, 1:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

You and your husband should consult with Elder Lawyers who could counsel you on medicaid and elder law issues BEFORE you transfer any assets in whole or in part to your children, because that could affect your and your husband's disability income and benefits.

THIS RESPONSE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, SINCE I DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED, AND I DO NOT HAVE A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH YOU.

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Answered on 10/14/14, 1:46 pm


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