What To Do When a Loved One Dies
The death of a loved one, no matter the circumstances, is a sad event. In the wake of your loved one’s death, you may feel lost and confused as to the necessary next steps. This can make an already tragic time all the...
Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Planning for Medi-Cal
If you are considering your options for medical coverage in California, you may be looking at Medi-Cal and Covered California. In some cases, it may be in your best interests to talk with a Medi-Cal planning attorney before you start the process. To help you in your decision, here are the...
Protecting Your Original Estate Planning Documents
The recent catastrophic fires in California and record flooding in Texas and Florida call attention to the importance of preserving our original documents. If your original will is destroyed by a natural disaster, it could have implications for your estate plan and your heirs....
How Do I Qualify for Medi-Cal?
Every state creates and operates its own Medicaid program using state and federal funds. Medi-Cal is the California Medicaid program. If you live in California and you need health care, you may want to explore your options for Medi-Cal planning with an experienced elder law attorney.
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What To Do When You Suspect A Conservator is Engaging in Foul Play
The elderly are particularly vulnerable to multiple types of abuse, including financial abuse. Many aging Americans are socially isolated, which makes them prime targets for con artists. As despicable as it sounds, sometimes the very people the courts appoint to protect seniors are the ones who exploit them. If your loved...
What Benefits Are Available to Veterans and Their Families?
Eight percent of the total veteran population of the United States lives in California. 1.8 million American veterans make California their home. When you add in their families, this is a massive number of people who have served their country. If you or a family member is a veteran living in California,...
The Costs of Living Longer
With ever increasing medical advancements, people today are living far longer than our ancestors. Since just the 1970’s, life spans have increased more than a decade. While living longer is surely a blessing, it can come at high financial...
Tips to Avoid and Manage Crises with Elderly Parents
Aging parents may resist help out of a need to feel capable and independent. It is hard to accept that you need assistance. When seniors will not reach out for or accept offered help when needed, they can end up in a crisis. If you are caring for an aging parent, here
Understanding The Symptoms of Elder Abuse or Neglect
A horrific story hits the news. An aging Californian has been the victim of abuse, either at home or in a nursing home. Your stomach turns. You have elderly loved ones. How can you know if someone is abusing them? You need information to help you in understanding the symptoms of...
What is a Domestic Asset Protection Trust?
Americans have used “offshore” or foreign asset protection trusts for decades as a vehicle to shield their wealth from creditors. Courts have invalidated offshore APTs by applying American law to these assets. That invalidation, combined with the expense of setting up offshore accounts and the risk that the entrusted foreign entity would...