by Christine | Apr 3, 2014 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Medi-Cal, Medicaid |
The rules regarding IRAs and Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) are complicated and vary from state to state. You should talk to your attorney about your IRA to determine the best course of action for you. There are some strict financial rules governing eligibility to...
by Christine | Apr 2, 2014 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Medicare |
Much is undoubtedly delivered with great love and compassion. But, sadly, it is also provided by family members who have no caregiving skills. Deciding on medical care later in life or setting it up for a loved one is a difficult process that should be...
by Christine | Apr 1, 2014 | Estate Planning, Wills |
An ethical will is an attempt to transfer an intangible legacy. What is an ethical will? Think of your will as providing the legally-binding “how” when it comes to your estate plan. How do you want your assets to be distributed? On the other hand, think of your...
by Christine | Mar 31, 2014 | Estate Law, Estate Planning, Wills |
To keep your will from “going wrong,” avoid these common mistakes. The intention of creating a will is so that your wishes will be carried out when you are no longer here. It's a pretty powerful document, no doubt! So what happens if there is a mistake in the...
by Christine | Mar 28, 2014 | Elder Law, Financial Planning, Retirement, Taxes |
A lot of things change in retirement, and your taxes are one of them. But they don't have to be so painful. There are a lot of variables in play when it comes to budgeting for retirement, to include ever lengthening life-spans and ever increasing medical bills. No...
