Can I transfer the deed?

I think it would be worth to look into just for your own piece of mind. At the very least you will know what you can do or not do. Information is power!

The county clerk is the keeper of all recorded documents. See if you county has a search option online. You may be able to search by address, if so, everything and anything on that address will be found. Not all counties have that functionality. If you go to the county clerk's office they will show you how to perform the search.

You can search the deed on your city web page. There should be a tab that states "resident" or "deeds" there should be a page that says "search deeds online" and then you just type in the name on the deed. Once on the page of names & deeds look for the year your mom transfer the house in your name. If none of this gettes you no where then turn to Google. Type in "how to search for deeds and your city and state." Once you start you will find it isn't that hard.


I hope this helps!

I would think that no, you won’t be able to transfer the deed to your child.

Ownership goes to the state once you are not living there anymore. Thank goodness the state allowed you to stay there through your hardship.

That said, home upkeep & maintenance is expensive too.
It’s not easy these days! Money is tight.

No, you can't transfer the deed.

gladimhere is correct. You are being allowed to live in the house. While you are there, you need to pay the taxes, utilities and upkeep. If you leave, sell or pass away, Medicaid still has the right to be compensated.

The state may very well have a lien on the house, my guess is that they will allow you to remain in the home until you don't need it any more or it is sold.

I would guess that any attempt to transfer the deed would result in the state wanting their part. You should consult a legal advisor to be sure about that though, there are a lot of conditions involved and every state has it's own rules. On the surface, it seems they are using a "hardship case scenario" to justify not collecting on the house which would put you and the children out. If you no longer need the house then the hardship they based that on would no longer exist. See?