What happens to a deceased parent's house if Medicaid claims it? | NC

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Q: What happens to a deceased parent's house if Medicaid has a claim against the estate? A: A Medicaid claim does not automatically mean the house must be sold right away. Usually, the claim is against the probate estate, so if the house was owned in the parent's name alone, it may be used to pay valid estate debts. But if a child is still living in the home as a primary residence and meets the…