How to Choose a Legal Guardian For Your Child in California
Choosing a legal guardian for your child is one of the most important decisions you must make during estate planning. It is not a decision your California estate planning lawyer can make for you. It is a decision that you must make based on the needs of your child and your preference for...
10 Life Planning Documents for End of Life Issues
It can give you peace of mind to know that you have taken steps to prepare for the issues people can face at the end of their lives. Rather than banking on a “hope and a prayer,” you can orchestrate the things that will help you be physically comfortable and provide for your loved...
How to Help Your Elderly Loved One Qualify for Medi-Cal
Qualifying an aging parent for Medi-Cal often requires strategic planning to preserve assets while meeting strict financial eligibility requirements. Families can use tools such as allowable asset transfers, exempt resources, and Medi-Cal-compliant trusts to help an older loved one qualify without spending down everything they worked for. Early planning matters because Medi-Cal...
How Do I Determine What Type of Veterans Benefits I Qualify for?
Serving in the United States military is a selfless act and one that can carry serious risks. For many, their time spent in military service is eased by the knowledge that they and their loved ones will ultimately receive veterans benefits that can make life easier.
Unfortunately, navigating government affairs and veteran benefits can...
Clues Your Elderly Loved One Is Being Financially Abused
Where Do I Store My Estate-Planning Documents?
Should I Give Gifts During My Life or Leave Them in My Will?
California elder law attorneys are frequently asked, “Should I give gifts during my life or leave them in my will”? The answer, “It depends.”
If you have a modest estate and are relying on the bulk of it to live, gifting assets during your life might not be a good idea. Even if you...
Do I Automatically Get Medicare When I Turn 65?
No, you do not automatically get Medicare when you turn 65. You have to apply for Medicare and meet the eligibility requirements. You can face financial penalties if you do not sign up for Medicare by the deadline. There are multiple parts to Medicare and many options available for coverage. A California elder law...