What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY, NYC
I'm posting this on two or more forums as there's no specific topic area which covers this question so pardon the duplication.
I'm trying to get my mother on public assistance and disability. The disability ball is rolling but she has a mutual fund worth 26k which I know we have to dispose of to get her on public assistance. Here's the ideas I have to use up the money: 1) pay off remaining loans, 2) set up a burial fund, 3) buy a new used car that's more reliable.
I don't want her to dump this money and then get turned down and have no cash on-hand left so here's my questions:
1) How much cash on hand is she allowed to have?
2) Is she allowed to have a car?
3) Will they scrutinize the use of the 26k and possibly throw out her claim simply because she had it on hand.
Thanks.
I'm posting this on two or more forums as there's no specific topic area which covers this question so pardon the duplication.
I'm trying to get my mother on public assistance and disability. The disability ball is rolling but she has a mutual fund worth 26k which I know we have to dispose of to get her on public assistance. Here's the ideas I have to use up the money: 1) pay off remaining loans, 2) set up a burial fund, 3) buy a new used car that's more reliable.
I don't want her to dump this money and then get turned down and have no cash on-hand left so here's my questions:
1) How much cash on hand is she allowed to have?
2) Is she allowed to have a car?
3) Will they scrutinize the use of the 26k and possibly throw out her claim simply because she had it on hand.
Thanks.