As the year draws to a close, all of us at the Law Offices of Michael J. Young, Inc. extend our warmest wishes for a happy holiday season, a Merry Christmas, and a prosperous New Year to our valued clients and their families. This time of year is often filled with joy and celebration, but […]
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The Essential Role of an Elder Law Estate Planning Attorney In this blog post, we discuss estate planning 2025. As we age, planning for the future becomes increasingly important. An elder Law estate planning attorney can help you navigate the complexities of estate planning and elder law.
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This time of year, can likewise create stress for your loved one whose anxiety levels seem to mirror your own. Unlike yourself, however, the dementia affects your loved one’s ability to express himself or herself clearly. Simple changes in routine can cause unexpected anxiety which increases with the inability to verbalize what they are feeling.
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Living alone can be isolating for older adults, and this isolation can contribute to a decline in physical and mental health. A lack of social interaction can lead to decreased mobility, reduced balance, and a higher risk of falls. Additionally, without someone to assist with daily tasks like cooking and cleaning, the risk of accidents increases. A fall in an empty home can have devastating consequences. So, how can you pursue fall prevention techniques?
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The most common cause of young-onset dementia, accounting for about 30% of cases. Early-onset Alzheimer’s typically presents with memory loss, followed by other cognitive and behavioral changes.
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Parkinson’s Disease (Adapted from Michael J. Young’s Parkinson’s Disease Legal Survival Guide)
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Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that affects movement. PD results from the loss of nerve cells in a part of the brain called the Substantia Nigra. These cells produce a chemical called dopamine, which helps control movement. When these cells die, the brain fails to produce enough dopamine. As a result, this leads […]
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What Is A Pour-Over Will?
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The probate court process could take almost a year finalize. But the goal is to obtain a court order. It is called a Pour-Over Will since you would “pour” the asset over into the RLT. The court would distribute the asset would from the trust to the beneficiaries. If the amount of the asset is less than $166,250, we could prepare a “California Small Estate Affidavit.” You would present the affidavit to the bank or financial institution. It authorizes the bank or financial institution to distribute the asset to the person making the affidavit.
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Asset Distribution & Beneficiary Selection
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If your have children are minors, “separate share trusts” can fit into your RLT for each minor child. Make distributions from the separate share trusts to the minor child during his or her lifetime.
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With married decedents with a domestic partner, ask this: Did they have children? In such a case, all assets pass to the surviving spouse or domestic partner.
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What to Gather for a Probate Attorney
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To prepare to meet with your probate attorney, gather documents and information regarding the decedent. So, the earlier you take these steps; the sooner probate proceedings will begin. After the county issues a death certificate, bring it with you. Thus, if they have not issued a death certificate, know the decedent’s date of death.
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