Does an enhanced life estate deed affect benefits? | NC

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Q: Does an enhanced life estate deed affect eligibility for long-term care public benefits? A: Yes. An enhanced life estate deed can affect eligibility for long-term care Medicaid benefits. It does not automatically protect the home, and it does not automatically make the person ineligible. The result depends on the exact rights the owner kept in the deed, such as the right to live in the home,…