Is an over-65-senior's house in a PA nursing home protected from asset seizure?

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   Bryan Adler

   Marcus Hook Estate Planning Attorney

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   Answered January 25, 2013 12:04. I absolutely agree with my colleague.
   
   The specifics of your situation determine what, if, any options are available to protect the home. However, any options available at this point are complex and require the guidance of an experienced Elder Law Attorney.
   
   I encourage you to contact a Certified Elder Law Attorney in your area. You can find one by visiting NAELA.org.

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   Margaret Cross

   Waltham Estate Planning Attorney

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   Answered January 25, 2013 09:24. You need to consult with an elder law attorney in your area. Generally, a home is a non-countable asset which the state will lien. The state collects against the lien if the home is sold during the elder's life or during the probate process after the elder's death. There are very few allowable transfers once the elder has entered the nursing home. Once exception is the care taker child exception for which you may qualify. Did the child provide care to the elder which delayed the elder's entry into the home? Did the child live in the property two years before the elder's entry into the nursing home? If so, he may qualify. I would not delay. Once the elder passes away, the care taker child exception no longer is available.

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