Find Senior Care (City or Zip)
Join Now Log In
O
onlyacaregiver Asked May 2017

If I have financial guardianship of the estate, can I buy my Mom's house?

If I have guardianship, can I buy my mom's house for the appraised amount?

Guestshopadmin May 2017
It depends. Consult a elder care lawyer familiar with Medicaid planning, especially if she is in nursing home on Medicaid. Home may have a lien due to Medicaid, or the sale of home may disqualify your mother for Medicaid in the month she receives funds. You have guardianship so you are held to reporting and ethical standards by the courts. Be cautious.

cwillie May 2017
I think legally probably yes, but ethically you are in essence making a contract with yourself so it is a little stickier. You would need find a way to set it up in a way that is above reproach, perhaps through some kind of third party..

ADVERTISEMENT


ADVERTISEMENT

Ask a Question

Subscribe to
Our Newsletter