Yes, the government can take your home after a Medicaid recipient dies. Here’s how to protect yourself.
MarketWatch· Beth Pinsker· Aug 25, 2026 · 12:30 PM
If you don’t defend against Medicaid estate recovery, states are required to go looking for reimbursement, and real estate is often the only asset left.
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