Extremely upset about something. First my mom died 10 days ago and dealing with all that but have a legal ques

question seeking advice on.
She had an inheritance which since she die will revert to her 6 children. My share will likely be between 2000 and 2500 dollars, but I am disabled and receive SSI and medicaid.
We are allowed to have 1500 in assets and my car is worth about 300-500.
I have lived far below the poverty line all my life due to staying home with my children. After my divorce I earned a college degree but then became disabled.
After bills, I have between $100-125 only for food, gas (no bus line), clothes and misc so I am badly struggling. My mom always helped me with car problems but now she is gone. This money would help tremendously in the event my car breaks or I have to get another one or for emergencies.
I think it will all go to medicaid. Is there anyway to keep it or even the difference between the 1500 assets and what I own which is 1200 or so or does the government get it all.
My kids who I trust will put it in their name if I pay any taxes from it.is there
Answers:
I think you are allowed some amount of money with out them taking it away , look up on their web site , I dislike S.S.I. right now becuase I have not seen a dime in five yrs so I know they are horriable to deal with . Just have your uncle give you cash pay him alittle , And dont declare it , I dont know!! But I know how little someone can live on ,,I am in the same boat ,, But no one has died and left me any money ,, I dont think your dishonest,, your just trying to live ,, do what you have to !! good luck and sorry about your loss!

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I'm very sorry about your mom. Please accept my condolences.
I wish that I could help, but the issues you have here are very complicated, and they vary from state to state and even city to city sometimes. Contact a probate lawyer in your area (either in the yellow pages or call the bar association in your area and ask about a referral). I'm sure you can find one who will work for no money down, or will accept a payment plan for his or her work. You should contact someone right away to deal with all of the issues.