by Christine Brown | Jun 13, 2024 | Elder Law, Medi-Cal, Medicaid |
As you delve into the world of Medi-Cal and long-term care planning, you’ve probably come across the dreaded “5-year look-back rule.” This rule often leads to confusion and misconceptions, with many people believing they need to deplete their assets...
by Christine Brown | May 29, 2023 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal
As you navigate the complexities of Torrance elder law and long-term care planning, one crucial aspect to understand is Medicaid recovery. In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of Medicaid recovery, how it impacts elder law clients, and what steps you can...
by Christine Brown | Feb 17, 2021 | Elder Law, Medi-Cal
Most Torrance elder lawyers agree that Medi-Cal is one of the best programs provided by the government for senior citizens who need help paying for long-term care. Medi-Cal is a needs-based program with strict income and asset limits that must be followed; otherwise,...
by Christine | Oct 13, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care |
Let’s clarify the difference between estate planning and elder law. Estate planning focuses mainly on transferring assets after death, and elder law addresses issues about caring for someone who needs, or may need, long term care. In many circumstances, these two...
by Christine | Apr 7, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Living Trust, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Trusts |
One attorney calls it the "Get out of Dodge plan"—the best way to keep your assets intact before applying for Medicaid (Medi-Cal in CA) to cover nursing home costs. New Jersey is one of the most restrictive states when it comes to permitting residents to...
by Christine | Apr 2, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Living Trust, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Insurance, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Trusts |
Seniors need to have a plan in place for long-term care, should they need care assistance in the future. A recent article in The Victoria (TX) Advocate titled “How does Medicaid factor into financial planning?” recommends that seniors need a strategy to pay for the...
