by Christine Brown | Jun 21, 2022 | Elder Law
It’s often difficult to stay in touch with a loved one after placing them in a nursing home. You have a busy schedule, your own family to care for, and other responsibilities that get in your way. Planning a visit to the nursing home might not be that easy. However,...
by Christine Brown | Jun 13, 2022 | Elder Law, Social Security
Social Security benefits are available to individuals who paid Social Security taxes while employed and have reached a particular age. Many people don’t know that benefits may also be available to eligible family members, such as a spouse. Additionally, if the...
by Christine Brown | Jun 9, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
Creating a trust can be a vital part of the estate planning process. A trust can protect your assets and benefit the family members who receive them. It’s critical to understand state laws and the steps you need to take to create a trust. Common errors can invalidate...
by Christine Brown | May 30, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts
Deciding to live abroad can be an exciting time in anyone’s life. A lot of planning goes into making such a drastic move, but one area that Long Beach trust lawyers see commonly overlooked is estate planning. While estate planning is not the most exciting element to...
by Christine Brown | May 23, 2022 | Caregivers & Caregiving, Elder Care
A caregiver agreement, also referred to as a personal service contract, is a contract between an individual in need of care and the person taking care of them. Typically, an adult child will assume the role of caretaker for an older or incapacitated parent. It’s a job...
by Christine Brown | May 18, 2022 | Blended Families, Estate Planning
No matter how much you love your stepchildren and want to plan for their futures, California laws don’t recognize stepsons and stepdaughters as immediate heirs. Knowing that, if you don’t specifically list your stepkids in your estate plan, they won’t have any legal...
by Christine Brown | May 16, 2022 | Elder Law
Legal competency concerns can lead to issues for senior citizens, both during life and after death. Most commonly, disputes regarding a senior’s mental capacity can cause battles over control of his or her financial affairs and the distribution of any inheritance left...
by Christine Brown | May 10, 2022 | Elder Care, Elder Law
When the pandemic was in full swing, nursing homes restricted visitation to clamp down on infection rates and prevent the spread of the disease through a vulnerable population. In the first year of the pandemic, staff and nursing home residents made up 31...
by Christine Brown | Apr 30, 2022 | Elder Care, Elder Law
A geriatric care manager is typically a nurse, counselor, social worker, or other professional that can provide necessary services for long-term care planning. They can guide you during the process of determining the best care for your loved one and advocate for their...
by Christine Brown | Apr 24, 2022 | Estate Planning
You might not think creating an estate plan is necessary unless you’re older or have developed a terminal illness. However, an estate plan can benefit people of any age. It’s a good idea to plan for the unexpected, so your assets remain protected and anyone who...
