Lady Bird Deeds and Medicaid Estate Recovery in Texas

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Many Texans assume that once Medicaid helps pay for long-term care, the story ends there. Coverage arrives, care is provided, and the home remains intact. What often comes as a surprise is what happens later. After death, Texas has the legal right to seek repayment through the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program, commonly called MERP. For … Read more