04.2000This column addresses an issue faced by an increasing number of families. There are no magic answers. To treat this subject, we will look at an actual case as an example.
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For most estates, the will, if there is a will, is uncontested. But for estates in excess of $25,000 or where real estate is involved, the will must be probated.
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By far the greatest concern is whether your home will be taken by the government if you have to live in an extended care facility and your liquid assets are insufficient to cover the costs. The simple answer is, NO. But, the government, through the Medicaid program, will place a lien on your estate for the payments made on your behalf.
