How to sell while in a nursing home

[Nathan Love]

Hello Everyone, 

       I know someone who's mother is in a nursing and has been for a few years due to no one else being able to care for them.  The daughter has power of attorney and would like to sell her mothers house since it's just a financial drain with upkeep, bills, lawn, and just recently a severe wind storm which caused some damage.  The daughter told me today that she just wants to get rid of the burden but assumes that since Medicaid gets whatever the house sells for so doesn't know what to do.  I asked if she knew if Medicaid put a lien on the house she said no.  I asked if she was aware if she couldn't sell it and she said she just has always heard that was the case.

        So my question to all you guys,  what are some possible options, pathways she could go through to sell this house.  Obviously I'm interested in purchasing and if I can help her out then I'm hoping for a decent deal.  If there are no liens on the house would it be possible for her to sell or have the mother sell or gift the house to the daughter.  Let me know what you guys think.

       I don't know if it helps but I'm in Wayne County, Michigan.

  Thanks everyone

  Nathan

[David D Painter]

She needs to contact an attorney well versed in elder care. There is a 5 year look back period on this type of transaction so they need to move very carefully. A wrong move could put mama's benefits in jeopardy.