Micahel J. Young, elder law attorney, has written a variety of elder law publications. They can be viewed at https://walnutcreekelderlaw.com/ElderLawPublications.html.
Estate Planning
Estate Planning Test
Is your estate plan up-to-date? Take this quick and easy test to find out!
Estate Planning Frequently Asked Questions
10 important questions and answers regarding estate planning in California.
Medi-Cal Planning and Qualification
Medi-Cal Resource Allowance for an Individual: $2,000
The $2,000 limit however is for what Medi-Cal identifies as “non-exempt” property. Exempt property is not counted in determining eligibility….
Medi-Cal Planning Reference Sheet
Medi-Cal financial information, including the Community Spouse Resource Allowance, the Average Private Pay Rate Divisor, the Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance, the Resource Allowance for an Individual, and the Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance.
Medi-Cal Qualification Fact Sheet
Updated Jan. 1, 2008
Exemption of the Home for Medi-Cal Qualification
The home remains exempt for qualification for Medi-Cal as long as certain conditions are met. Meeting one or more of these conditions is generally easy to do.
Hospice Care
The Consumer’s Guide to Hospice Care
Everything you need to know regarding Hospice Care. Topics include docor recommendations, basic description of Hospice Care, why a person should choose Hospice, the history of Hospice, levels of care and Medicare eligibility requirements, steps to take when deciding to choose hospice, the basics of Medi-Cal, spending down or gifting assets, transfers for married couples, frequently asked questions, avoiding probate, and more.
Hospice Care Explained
Five reasons why it’s important to talk to an attorney who understands the needs of Hospice patients and their families.
Alzheimer’s Care
The Alzheimer’s Legal Survival Kit
A very thorough guide to caring for Alzheier’s disease in California. Topics include planning ahead and long term care strategies, revising wills and trusts, changing property titles, durable power of attorney for financial affairs, durable power of attorney for health care decisions, strategies for financial or other gifts, Medi-Cal planning, resource exemptions, spousal impoverishment laws, safe driving and California drivers, and more.
Veteran’s Benefits
The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Veteran’s Benefits
An introductory tour of the Special Monthly Pension available for wartime veterans and/or survivor spouses who are age 65 or older OR permanently and totally disabled. Revised February, 2008
Secret Dollars: Veteran Benefit for Long Term Care Revealed
Secretary Nicholson of the Department of Veterans Affairs, recently reported that the VA is reaching out to veterans and spouses to alert them to an under used benefit called “Aid and Attendance” (A and A).
Non-Service-Connected Pension
A.K.A. – Aid & Attendance
Basic Eligibility for VA Pension
Revised March 5, 2008