Category Archives: california
Remote Estate Planning
Remote Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration Throughout California Did you know that you can hire a California attorney for estate planning, probate, trust administration,…
California Probate & Peace of Mind
Even as we post this, fires wreak havoc on Southern California. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of those affected. Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging time. Navigating the…
Dementia Caregiving
Prioritizing Caretaker Health: A Crucial Aspect of Dementia Care Caring for a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, or another cognitive impairment can be an incredibly demanding…
California Probate Costs
How much does probate cost in California? Filing a petition in probate court requires costs and fees. For example, out-of-pocket costs include the fee for filing the petition with the…BEWARE OF SCAMMERS WHO PREY ON SENIORS
Scammers are consistently targeting older people. An older client of ours in Walnut Creek called us to ask how she could be taken to the airport so that she could give a courier $2,500 for…Probates with Real Estate –
PROBATE is a court proceeding that is used to distribute your assets to your beneficiaries at the time of your death. Probates are complex, and require that numerous forms and regulations…The Importance of an “Elder Law” Durable Power of Attorney
Does your Financial Durable Power of Attorney (financial DPA) contain asset protection and government benefits qualification language? It probably does not, unless it was prepared by an…Elder Abuse – Criminal and Civil – Red Flags
In California, civil and criminal Elder Abuse Laws pertain to persons 65 years of age or older. Under the criminal statutes, elder abuse can occur when someone causes the elder to suffer…Alzheimer’s Planning – Long Term Relationship
We do Alzheimer’s planning in our lawfirm. This type of long term care planning includes, in part, the preparation of estate planning documents. These specialized documents contain…VA Aid & Attendance Pension Benefits w/o The Sale of Annuities
The VA Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit is available for wartime veterans or their surviving spouses. For 2011, a single veteran can receive up to $1,644 per month, and $1,949 if married.…
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