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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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Chapter 29-67. MEDICAID PROGRAM - LIENS AND ADJUSTMENTS OR ESTATE RECOVERY |
Section 29-6799. DEFINITIONS
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When used in this Chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:
Devisee means a recipient of property, usually real property, by will.
Estate shall include all real and personal property and any interest in such property that is owned by the decedent and that does not pass at the time of decedent's death to another person by the terms of the instrument under which it is held or by operation of law.
Equity Interest in the Home means the value of the individual's home less the unpaid principal balance of any loans or other liens or encumbrance affecting the individual home.
Heir shall have the same meaning as set forth in D.C. Official Code § 20-101.
Home means any dwelling unit in which an individual has an ownership interest and is used as the individual's principal place of residence. Such dwelling may consist of a house, boat, trailer, mobile home or other habitation.
Interested person shall have the same meaning as set forth in D.C. Official Code § 20-101.
Lawfully Residing means maintaining the domicile legitimately or without violating the law, as evidenced by the receipt of mail at the residence, payment of property taxes, property insurance or utility expenses for the residence.
Legatee shall have the same meaning as set forth in D.C. Official Code § 20-101.
Personal representative shall have the same meaning as set forth in D.C. Official Code § 20-101.