Will putting an offspring's name on an account (for example, joint savings account) protect it from Medicaid? What about a "Living Trust"?

Will putting an offspring's name on an account (for example, joint savings account) protect it from Medicaid? What about a "Living Trust"?

NO! The account is still counted, no matter how long ago it was done. Since a living trust is a revocable trust, it provides no protection from Medicaid.

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