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 | 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...
by Christine | Mar 12, 2014 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Long Term Care Insurance |
Michael Pirron called John Hancock to ask about the care options covered by his parents’ insurance.“Their answer was, essentially, ‘What policy?’” he said. The policies had lapsed eight months earlier, and it was too late to send in the past due amount and get them...
by Christine | Mar 11, 2014 | Elder Law, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid |
… This is government insurance for people who have very little money that covers, among other things, the cost of home care and nursing home care when a recipient can no longer care for himself. What is Medicaid? It is called Medi-Cal in California (and only in...
by Christine | Mar 10, 2014 | Elder Law, Estate Law |
… Multi-generational living arrangements present legal and financial challenges around home ownership. The family home is that special place where the family lives and comes together. In fact, some families take it one step further and actually all live under...
