by Christine | Jun 12, 2013 | Elder Law |
Admitted in 1991, Mrs. Clark ended up staying until her death, giving the hospital at least $4 million in donations, not counting millions more she paid just to live there and a $1 million bequest in her final, contested will, according to court papers. Charitable...
by Christine | Jun 11, 2013 | Elder Law, Estate Planning |
If you haven’t had a conversation with your parents about handling their financial affairs after they die, Krysten Crawford’s tale may spring you into action. Certain “talks” or conversations are imperative, although some of those discussions are pretty difficult to...
by Christine | Jun 5, 2013 | DNR, Elder Law, End of Life Decisions, Medical Directives, Wills |
Would family members be more likely to consent to or decline CPR depending on whether the medical order was "do not resuscitate" versus "allow natural death"? What’s in a word? When it comes to making specific plans for your end-of-life health care...
by Christine | Jun 3, 2013 | Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, Elder Law, Limited Conservatorships, Special Needs Children, Special Needs Planning |
I meet alot of parents of disabled children, who are faced with the question "Do I need a limited conservatorship for my child when he/she reaches the age of 18?" When a child reaches the age of 18, by law, without regard for a child's mental and...
by Christine | May 31, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Medicare |
Promissory notes can be a valuable tool in Medicaid planning, as illustrated by a recent federal district court case. When it comes to ensuring proper care for your elderly loved ones, Medicaid (called "Medi-Cal in California) can mean a world of difference …...
by Christine | May 30, 2013 | Annuity, Elder Law, Estate Law, LIfe Insurance, Retirement |
"Often times these products are sold based on the moment in time," said Richard Coppa, managing director of Wealth Health, a financial advisory firm. "A couple of years ago, they were sold on guaranteed returns of 6 or 7 percent because people were so...
