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ShadowChild1 Asked May 2010

My father’s put all his major assets in my mother’s name; can the hospital take the assets from her name to pay for his care? My father’s put all his major assets in my mother’s name; can the hospital take the assets from her name to pay for his care?

EXPERT Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF May 2010
If it's totally in her name, maybe not. But you'd need legal advice about this, as they are married and state laws vary. Please see an elder attorney or an estate attorney for advice. They may be able to help.
Carol

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