Q: State collecting debt
My mother passed recently and was put in nursing home in June 2020. Signed up for personal choice with State and also had Medicare. However nursing home bills are paid but State saying I’m responsible for my mother debt they paid while in nursing home. I am unaware of this debt? Now they want take my property and house for payment even if I did not know there was debt? What must I do if they cannot agree with me on payment plan?
A: Hire an attorney for advice on asset protection, exemptions, and also prepare to defend against the State's probable lawsuit.
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