Elder Law & Estate Planning Articles — Page 18 of 33
How Much Can I Have In IRA’s and Still Qualify for Medi-Cal?
We are often asked the question as to how much you or your spouse can have in IRA’s and 401k’s and still qualify for Medi-Cal. The Medi-Cal applicant, or the ill spouse, can have any amount…Does Your Trust Have a Mandatory Bypass Provision?
Most modern Revocable Living Trusts do not have a Mandatory Bypass Provision, which is usually good planning. This provision is normally NOT necessary, and if you have one, it can cause…Springing vs. Immediate Financial Powers of Attorney
You should have a Financial Durable Power of Attorney (DPA) as part of your asset protection estate plan. This DPA allows your attorney in fact, such as your spouse or a child, to handle…Using An Annuity For Medi-Cal Eligibility For Spouses
In previous blogs, we have discussed various techniques, within the regulations, for obtaining Medi-Cal qualification for an ill spouse, when the couple has excess assets. These techniques…2017 MEDI-CAL DESK REFERENCE
2017 MEDI-CAL DESK REFERENCE Divestment Penalty Divisor $8,189.00 Individual Resource Allowance $2,000.00 Monthly Personal Needs Allowance $35.00 Community Spouse Resource Allowance…Do not Listen To Your Neighbors Regarding Medi-Cal Eligibility
Do not listen to your neighbors regarding Medi-Cal eligibility! Over the last number of days, we have been told by several individuals who are interested in our services, that their…Medi-Cal Recovery Will Be Limited to Probate Estates after January 1, 2017
We have recently blogged about the new legislation Governor Brown signed, effective January 1, 2017, which changes the rules regarding recovery by the state for payments it has made to…John Hancock Has Dropped Traditional Long Term Care Insurance – But All Is Not Lost!
Forbes Magazine has recently reported that John Hancock is the latest insurance company to drop out of the traditional long term care insurance market. John Hancock has been one of the…‘Tis the Season for Stress’ – Special Challenges
Once again the Holiday Season is upon us. ’Tis the season’ for mixed blessings. Along with the joys of the season come the stressors. This year you wonder how you will manage to get…2017 Medi-Cal Recovery Against Surviving Spouse
Governor Brown has signed new legislation, effective January 1, 2017, which changes the rules regarding recovery by the state for payments it has made to nursing homes for Medi-Cal…
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