Debunking Medi-Cal Myths
Medi-Cal is a federal and California state program that helps families to pay the costs of long term nursing care. With rising healthcare costs, the average family can simply not afford to pay for...
Seven Things to Look Out for When Choosing a Dementia Care Facility
Making the decision to place a loved one in a dementia care facility is an emotional and difficult process. Choosing the right facility for a dementia patient is one of the top priorities for many families. Because the process can be overwhelming, it helps to have an advocate on your side who understands...
Tips for Choosing a Trustee
So, you are setting up a living trust. You know what assets you want to put into the trust and who you want to give them to one day. You have worked out a strategy to reward your beneficiaries for things like getting a college degree....
Understanding Medicare for Long-term Care Planning
Long-term care could be one of the most daunting expenses you ever face. You should consider this cost when you are strategizing for your financial future. You need to know what Medicare will pay for your long-term care and what other resources are available. Let’s talk about understanding Medicare for long-term care planning.
What...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.
Residency Requirements for Medi-CalMedi-Cal...
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...
How Do I Qualify for Medicaid Without Losing All of my Assets?
Most people hope that when they retire, they will have no financial worries. The reality is, too many people are left without sufficient resources to provide for their healthcare needs. Medicaid was put into place to address this reality, providing coverage for certain medical needs to those without sufficient assets.
Medicaid does have...
Should I Purchase a Long-Term Care Insurance Plan?
Not many people talk about long-term care, but they should. As the first batch of baby boomers hit the big 65, the conversation will likely gain more traction.
Insurance policies that cover extended nursing care make sense. After all, nursing care and home staff services are expensive. These costs can burn through your...
Top Four Reasons Why You Need To Avoid Probate In 2017
You’ve probably heard this before, “You should definitely avoid probate.” Ever wondered what is probate and what makes it so bad you should avoid it at all costs? We’ll tell you why, but first...
What is probate?Probate is the legal process by which the estate of a deceased person is distributed...
End of Life Startups: Why some things should be kept offline
Over the past decade or so, the dawning of web-based legal services has skyrocketed into a billion-dollar industry, thanks in part to companies like Legal Zoom and Rocket Lawyer. Oftentimes, customers are attracted to the many conveniences of these services, including the ability to bypass an actual trip to a lawyer's...