Q: I have about MERP, recently received a letter from HMS regarding my deceased mothers property.
I am on her will as for getting the house.The name of house has my mothers name estate of me. My question is can MERP take any of my belongs as for my bank account or home? I have not been able to sell the house because of the lein on the home. I have paid property taxes and utitilies on the home. I do need to set up an appointment to talk to an attorney near the Deer Park Texas area. Any suggestions in who I can hire? Thank you!
A: Medicaid has a claim on the home but not on your personal property (eg bank account). There are straight rules that medicaid must follow in order for them to recover. You will need to hire an attorney to assist you in handling your mothers estate.
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