by Christine | Feb 11, 2014 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid |
The fear that the government could one day seize their homes is deterring some people from signing up [for Medi-cal]. Medi-Cal [Medicaid in all other states] comes with a lot of give and take. It is a safety net for those who need it, but it does come with its...
by Christine | Feb 10, 2014 | Estate Planning, Real Estate |
Emotionally, it's hard to let go of a home filled with memories. Moving is a hassle, and downsizing to a smaller home isn't always the cash bonanza some might expect. When entering your golden years of retirement, what is the ideal living arrangement for your...
by Christine | Feb 7, 2014 | Elder Law, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care |
My mother gave me money in 2009. Now (2014) she is in a nursing home and needs to get Medi-Cal (Medicaid in all states, except California). Does that money need to go back in her account because of Medi-Cal's five-year lookback? Medi-Cal is...
by Christine | Feb 5, 2014 | Estate Law, Payable On Death Account, Trusts, Wills |
You might be a candidate for a trust that you never needed before. A trust is a great tool within an estate plan, one with unique goals depending upon the one making the plan. Some goals are very common, while others don't exactly follow the mainstream. A recent...
by Christine | Feb 4, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Giving back is about linking passion with action, and it does not have to be complex—but it does have to be well thought out to be effective. As many well-to-do but generous Americans can attest, your philanthropy can do more than just help the cause or causes...
