My grandmother has been getting better in a way mentally but physically she can not walk well anymore without falling. She fell 3 times at the hospital and wants an attorney to change her assets to me and to prevent the doctor to send her to a nursing home even for 3 months. I still haven't be able to get on my own since I've been waiting and wanting to know where exactly to start even though the one thing that is important is knowing what is exactly wrong. She is sharp at mind but has her times where she thinks this is that or think there is something there when its not. If the she is placed into a nursing home apparently all of her assets are now the state but she wants to sign most of her assets over to me. Can it be done since she isn't in a nursing home and I am her poa? Can the attorney also prevent them from sending into a nursing home even though she really can not live on her own seeing how she isn't mobile on her own. Thanks.
Sometimes it may be best to sell the house. Did a grandchild or child live in it at least two years as a caregiver? Was someone willing to take over the expenses (insurance, taxes, maintenance, etc?) because Mom would not be able to pay those from the nursing home. Igloo has posted about this extensively. Perhaps you can find some of her posts.
Here is an explanation of the MERP provisions: http://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/reports/estaterec.htm
And here is an article right on this site:
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/medicaid-repayment-of-nursing-home-estate-recovery-150497.htm
I would definitely recommend seeking out an attorney well versed in elder law and probate issues.
good luck ...
As to giving you some assets, they definitely should be done with legal advice.
A nursing home for 3 months is more than likely for rehab. If it might help grandma be stronger and steadier it could be worthwhile. I think (but ask) that Medicare covers rehab.
Where is she living now?