by Christine | Nov 3, 2011 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Probate, Trust Administration |
Social Security recipients will get a cost-of-living adjustment of 3.6 percent in 2012, a welcome boost after two years of no increase. Although it’s been two years since Social Security beneficiaries saw some additional respite from rising inflation, finally we’ll...
by Christine | Oct 24, 2011 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Insurance, Medi-Cal Long Term Care |
There is still the problem to solve about how we’ll care for our frail elderly in the years ahead, and it’s unclear what the path to a solution will be. After the shouting subsides, we’re still left with an inadequate, patchwork system for funding long-term care in...
by Christine | Sep 28, 2011 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medi-Cal Long Term Care |
Living with Alzheimer’s disease is very difficult for the individuals affected and their loved ones. But by dedicating some time early on in the diagnosis and fighting for the cause during World Alzheimer’s Month and beyond, a family can know they have done everything...
by Christine | Sep 19, 2011 | Conservatorships, Elder Law, Medi-Cal Long Term Care |
What an easy way to take part in World Alzheimer’s Month – just wear a purple shirt, tie, dress or socks. You can also raise awareness of this global epidemic by participating in these activities: Turn Facebook Purple Download our...
by Christine | Sep 12, 2011 | Elder Law, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Special Needs Trusts |
Deciding how to leave your assets to your kids is tricky enough. If your adult child has a chronic disability, the task is much more complicated. Estate planning is never easy, if only because it means thinking about protecting your loved ones when you’re no longer...
by Christine | Sep 6, 2011 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medi-Cal Long Term Care |
Transfers to Children of Medi-Cal Applicant in Exchange for Promissory Notes Not Actuarially Sound As some of you may know, the guidelines surrounding eligibility for Medicare or Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) can be fairly rigid. They exist to ensure people aren’t...
