How do I handle the money for the sale of my mother's mobile home?

I was told I could claim all expenses that had to do with preplanning Mom's funeral. Thats the flowers, funeral home expenses, stone, minister, luncheon and viewing. If you need to take her to another state for burial, u may be able to claim that expense.

I think Medicaid will allow reimbursement for the 3k Community fee because thats for Mom but iffy on her lot fee. 8k is a cheap funeral. What I would do is go to the Funeral director and ask about putting the 8k into a prepaid funeral trust. He should be able to tell u what is allowed by Medicaid. You spend the money u need for the funeral and whats left goes back to Medicaid. If u don't do this, Medicaid may ask that the money go towards Moms care. 11k would cover maybe 2 months? She goes off of Medicaid, money gets used for her care, then back on Medicaid.

Since Mom is already on Medicaid u can't draw up a trust especially from a kit, I would think. At this point, prepaying her funeral would be the best thing. Medicaid doesn't need to know what ur actually planning. 8k to 11k is not unusual for a funeral. Just don't expect anything for u and brother when all is said and done. If Mom has money in her bank acct, u may be able to get that and any monies in her Personal Needs Acct. (That small amt of money she is allowed from her SS) Please note that the sm amt of money is included in that 4500 mom iscallowed so spend it.

I would get in touch with Medicaid, I believe the funeral expenses will be ok, the other, I doubt. They will direct you.

I believe your mom can’t have more than 3k in the bank if she’s in the same state as you, unless she’s married. You need to report the sale to Medicaid and probably talk to moms case worker. You most likely will not be able to reimburse yourself or your brother. Medicaid will not allow it. Especially not the rent you paid on a lot. The prepaid funeral should be allowed though.