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Selling a Home After Moving Into Long Term Care
Short answer
The issues
Parent moved to LTC, house vacant, POA needed, siblings unsure
Immediate Real Estate Questions
Who owns the home, who can sign, whether house is vacant, and how costs are paid.
Sell Before or After Move
Discuss pros/cons of selling after care placement versus preparing before move.
Care and Financial Coordination
Point to Ontario Health atHome, accountant, estate lawyer, and financial planner; avoid healthcare advice.
Home Preparation Under Pressure
Minimal repairs, contents plan, safety, utilities, insurance, staging decision.
FAQ
Should we sell the house after a parent moves into long term care?
Often yes if the home is vacant, costly, unsafe, or needed to fund future planning, but each family should assess market, legal, and financial factors.
Who helps apply for long term care in Ontario?
Ontario Health atHome handles long term care applications and care coordinators assist with the process.
Can the home be rented instead of sold?
Possibly, but renting creates landlord, tax, maintenance, and family decision issues. It should be reviewed carefully.
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