Elder Law & Estate Planning Articles — Page 21 of 33
Watch Out For This Scam Regarding Recorded Deeds
As part of our estate and long-term care planning practice, we regularly prepare deeds for our clients. These deeds can for instance transfer real property into or out of trusts, or between…Our Estate Plans Change As We Age
Most people I meet have a basic estate plan that is designed for younger people. The plan typically consists of a revocable living trust, pour over wills, financial durable powers of…Alzheimer’s Disease – The 10 Warning Signs
Every 70 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association has a list of the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, as follows: Memory changes that…Don’t Be A Victim Of Fraud and Financial Abuse
A 2013 study published by the MetLife Mature Market Institute estimated that elders are defrauded of approximately $2.9 billion dollars annually. The reason for this seems to be that older…You Can Self-Insure For Your Long Term Care
Through our elder law firm, you can explore the possibility of self-insuring for your long term care, using what are referred to as “legacy assets.” Your portfolio may contain assets that…Medi-Cal Gifting Language For Your Revocable Living Trust by Michael J. Young Elder Law Attorney
Most revocable living trusts do not have the required asset protection and gifting language for Medi-Cal qualification which is needed if the maker of the trust becomes mentally…Medi-Cal Qualification and the Home – Contra Costa Elder Law Attorney Michael J. Young
Click here to watch a video of elder law attorney Michael J. Young of Walnut Creek, CA talk about Medi-Cal qualification and the home. Medi-Cal Qualification and the Home You can have a…Elder Law Attorney Michael J. Young discusses life insurance as it pertains to Medi-Cal and long term care planning
Click here to watch elder Law Attorney Michael J. Young discuss life insurance as it pertains to Medi-Cal qualification and long term care planning There are several things you should know…Medi-Cal, Capital Gains and the Home
In previous blogs, we have discussed how we can establish the home as an “exempt asset” for qualification for Medi-Cal. Your elder law attorney can help you take the steps necessary to…Medi-Cal Gifting Rules for a Single Person
Click the link below to find out about the Medi-Cal gifting rules for a single person. Medi-Cal presently has a 30 month look-back period for gifting. The period of ineligibility starts…
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