Elder Law & Estate Planning Articles — Page 14 of 33
New Medicare Cards Are Being Issued Without Social Security Numbers
With the purpose of helping to prevent fraud and to protect identities, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has redesigned Medicare cards. The new cards will no longer…Medi-Cal Exemptions
If you apply for Medi-Cal, the following list includes items that are generally exempted for qualification. Your home is exempted if it is your principal residence. When applying for…Mortgages & Probate
Many probates involve real estate where a mortgage or loan, is secured by a deed of trust which is recorded against title of the subject real property. Properly recorded mortgages survive…Reverse Mortgages & Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal Treatment of Reverse Mortgages Reverse mortgage loans are designed for homeowners who are 62 years of age or older, and who have a substantial amount of equity in their homes. The…Probate-Safe Assets
Assets That Are Not Subject To Probate Not all assets are subject to probate. For instance, life insurance policies that name a specific beneficiary are not subject to probate. If however,…What Are The Intestate Rights Of Inheritance In Probate Upon The Death Of A Married Person?
The rights of inheritance from a person who died intestate, and who was married at the time of death, will depend upon the nature of the particular asset being probated. Assets of the…Medi-Cal Regulations 2018
Medi-Cal Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA) As of January 1, 2018 When one spouse applies for Medi-Cal, the state will look at the assets of both spouses for qualification of the…What Assets Can Be Administered By The Probate Court When The Decedent’s Will Is Filed?
Only certain assets left through a person’s will can be administered through a probate proceeding. For a married person, all of his or her separate property, which is in that person’s name…The Probate Spousal Property Petition
Assets that pass to a surviving spouse can be confirmed to the surviving spouse, through a petition process in probate court. This is not a full probate, and is called a “Spousal Property…How Long Does A Probate Usually Take?
Probate proceedings typically take about a year to complete, and can take even longer depending on the assets and complexities of the case. After the petition is filed, notices are given…
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