Questions answered by Paul Damian Hyde

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Will I have to move out of her home when goes she is into the home?.

Paul's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

If your mom moves from her home into a care facility and does not need Medicaid, her home is not at issue. So for purposes of this question m, I am...

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My father just passed. Do i need to refile my mothers medicaid?

Paul's answer | Answered on September 02, 2015

There are many issues that could come into play in a situation such as this. First, if your father's Will leaves assets to your mother, this...

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My mother is 83. I have been told that we need to save all receipts where she spends money. Is that necessary?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 05, 2015

If she ends up needing Medicaid for long-term care in the future, verifying money spent could be necessary. Due to the five year look back period...

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My husband and I need to get a simple will. Can you help us with this?

Paul's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

You can certainly locate an attorney on Avvo searching Erath and surrounding counties. There are many attorneys in this geographic location that...

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In Texas, can I sell my only car that I got & with that money quickly use it to buy a new car w/no medicaid issues?

Paul's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

As Mr. Davis stated, definitely discuss this issue with your caseworker prior to any actions. There should be no reason why you cannot sell your...

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Can tract/acres or land w/home on it, be put in a trust for disabled adult child & they can use/live on it it while parent lives

Paul's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

As previously stated, you will certainly need to consult a qualified attorney to answers these questions for you. When assets are placed into a...

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In the future, will my spouse's SSI retirement affect my medicaid eligibility if I'm disabled, or would it be deemed as income?

Paul's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

Right now, in Texas, the community spouse of a Medicaid applicant is entitled to either 100% of her own income or up to $2980.50 of the couple's...

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Is there a way for our 93 year old aunt to leave us her home without changing her will? My husband and I have moved into her

Paul's answer | Answered on May 09, 2015

Probably the best option would be to have her execute a Ladybird Deed. This would pass the house to you guys automatically upon her death, outside...

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Medicare/Medicaid and life insurance, who does it work?

Paul's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Remember that the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP) can only attempt to collect as a Class 7 creditor upon the Probate Estate. As has been...

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Will Medicare pay for indefinite stay in a nursing home for someone that is 66 years old in Texas?

Paul's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

Medicare will not pay for long-term nursing home care. Medicare pays for a very limited number of rehab days and these days stop as soon as the...

Paul Damian Hyde's Answers (12)

Will I have to move out of her home when goes she is into the home?.

My father just passed. Do i need to refile my mothers medicaid?

My mother is 83. I have been told that we need to save all receipts where she spends money. Is that necessary?

My husband and I need to get a simple will. Can you help us with this?

In Texas, can I sell my only car that I got & with that money quickly use it to buy a new car w/no medicaid issues?

Can tract/acres or land w/home on it, be put in a trust for disabled adult child & they can use/live on it it while parent lives

In the future, will my spouse's SSI retirement affect my medicaid eligibility if I'm disabled, or would it be deemed as income?

Is there a way for our 93 year old aunt to leave us her home without changing her will? My husband and I have moved into her

Medicare/Medicaid and life insurance, who does it work?

Will Medicare pay for indefinite stay in a nursing home for someone that is 66 years old in Texas?