Elder Law Today Newsletter | February, 2019

  When and Under What Circumstances Should You Update Your Estate Planning Documents?? We are often asked, “When and under what circumstances should we update our estate planning documents?” One of the first things you should check for in your revocable living trust and financial durable power of attorney, are Medi-Cal and government benefits asset […]

Probate: What Are The Intestate Rights Of A Surviving Spouse?

What Are The Intestate Rights Of Inheritance Upon The Death Of A Married Person PROBATE: Click on this podcast to find out what you will inherit from your spouse when he or she dies. You may be surprised at some of the answers. This information is not to be taken as legal advice. For probate […]

Will Probate Be Required?

When Will Probate Be Required? Probate is not always required. With proper estate planning, we can avoid probate, protect assets, and get our “ducks in a row” for Medi-Cal planning. Click the above link for an audio podcast on this subject. Mike Young

Can I Give Each Of My Children $15,000 a Year and Still Qualify For Medi-Cal?

You can give $15,000 to each of your children per year under IRS rules, but there may be penalties if you apply for Medi-Cal within 30 months of the date of the gift. Under IRS rules for the year 2018, you can give away $15,000 or less to any number of individuals, without having to […]

When To Apply For Medi-Cal

Our clients often ask us when the appropriate time would be for them to file for Medi-Cal, to help pay for a stay in skilled nursing facility (SNF). If you are actually in a SNF, you can file a Medi-Cal application. Medi-Cal requires proof that you have been admitted to a SNF, and a will […]