The Science of Living Longer
Leading Medical Advice on Body Care for Seniors As sudden as aging can feel, no one wakes up in a 90-year-old body without getting some warning signs first. But if you know what’s coming, you can plan to give certain parts extra care early on. The following is advice...
Elder Law 2021
How Can an Elder Law Attorney Help You? Nine Important Ways an Experienced Elder Law Attorney Can Help You: Providing sound legal advice on estate planning issues as well as answering your questions about wills, trusts, probate, and how to pay for the care of family...
How Can California Seniors Get Nursing Care in Their Own Home?
In-home Care Options vs Out-of-Home Care Senior Citizens who are California residents and are in need of nursing care may qualify for one of four different county-administered programs called In-Home Support Services (IHSS) which allows Seniors to stay in the...
How To Pay For Nursing Home Care in 2021
Does the Government Pay for Nursing Home Care? Many people in California ask if long-term care in a nursing home is covered by any government healthcare programs. Medicare does not cover long-term stays in a nursing home for most people, however, Medicaid does....
How Are Joint Accounts Considered for Medi-Cal Eligibility?
How Do Funds in a Joint Bank Account Count Towards Medi-Cal Eligibility? Medi-Cal eligibility can be a complicated issue with many myths and confusing facts surrounding the topic. One of the biggest areas of confusion is joint bank accounts and how they impact a...
Do Long-Time Partners Have a Legal Right to Inheritance?
Why Do Unmarried Couples Need Estate Planning? Relationships and marriage can be a complicated thing, and with the divorce rate so high, many people simply decide to opt-out of the institution altogether. A piece of paper doesn’t make or break your love, right? Even...
Top 4 Frequently Asked Probate Mediation Questions
What to do When Probate Gets Complicated When a person passes away without a living trust, whether or not a will was left behind, their assets must pass through probate court. Many times the process is simple and straightforward, as family members agree to the...
Divorces in Estate Planning
Divorced? Re-married? Estate Planning Keeps Things Straight Estate planning isn’t a “one size fits all” topic, and different people will require different plans. One area that is constantly overlooked is the blended family, which typically involves children from a...
Baby Boomers and Long-Term Care Insurance
How Will the Long-term Care Needs of Baby Boomers be Met? Caring for an elderly parent can be difficult. There comes a point in life where situations flip-flop and your parents become the ones who are dependent while you end up providing the care. If you are in such a...
5 Most Common Mistakes in Estate Planning
These Surprisingly Common Estate Planning Mistakes Can Cost You Taking hold of your financial future can be tricky unless you are a financial expert, which most of us are not. However, estate planning and protecting your assets is something each and every one of us...
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