Category Archives: parkinson’s disease
PD (Parkinson’s Disease) Progression
A Legal Perspective: Witnessing the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) As an estate planning elder law attorney, I have the privilege of assisting countless individuals and families…
Parkinson’s Tremor: Recognizing Early Signs in Your Partner
Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement, can creep into a loved one’s life seemingly overnight. But for those closest to the patient, subtle changes may offer a…
Parkinson’s Disease (Adapted from Michael J. Young’s Parkinson’s Disease Legal Survival Guide)
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…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…Mom Is Showing Some Dementia – Can we still create a long term care plan for her?
In my workshops, we talk about the Elder Care Journey. Along this journey, which I show on a chart, is an area called “Declining Senior With Memory or Mobility Issues.” I reference this…Little Known Law May Help Seniors Pay for Long Term Care
On August 17, 2006, the President signed into law The Pension Protection Act of 2006. This law, which came into effect in 2010, can be very helpful to Baby Boomers and older clients who are…One Unique Way You Can Use Your Own Funds To Help Pay For Your Long Term Care Is To Convert Your Life Insurance Policy Into a Life Care Funding Trust
As we have discussed in the past, there are 3 ways to pay for long term care. 1) You can use your own money; 2) You can use your long term care insurance if you have it; 3) You can utilize…Special Needs Trust & Inheritance & Workshop 5-8-2014
Special Needs Trusts and Inheritance: Q: Our father just passed away and left $400,000 in his revocable living trust to myself and my brother. My brother is on SSI and will lose his benefit…Consider Naming a Professional Fiduciary In Your Estate Planning Documents
When we prepare our estate planning documents, such as the Revocable Living Trust and Financial Durable Powers of Attorney, we typically name our spouses and then our children as our…No Look Back Period for VA Aid & Attendance
There will NOT be a look-back gifting penalty period for the VA Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit. On February 27, 2014, Senate Bill 1982, known as The Veterans Pension Protection Act, did…
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