Category Archives: Pay Nursing Home Care Walnut Creek
Changes Are Coming For VA A&A Qualification
New changes are in the works which may make it more difficult to qualify for the VA Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit. This benefit, for older war time veterans or their surviving spouses,…How Much Does The Surviving Spouse Receive In Social Security Benefits?
In a previous post, we discussed what you should do about Social Security benefits after someone dies. But with regard to married couples, how much will the surviving spouse receive?…Consider a Line of Credit On Your Home
The home is usually our clients’ most valuable asset. For Medi-Cal planning purposes, we have discussed in previous blogs how you can set up your Long Term Care Plan to ensure that you can…Plan For Incapacity Now
Planning for incapacity should take place now, while you still have good mental capacity. If you lose mental capacity, you will not be able to make good decisions regarding your financial…What To Do About Social Security Benefits After Someone Dies
We are often asked what should be done about Social Security benefits after someone dies. When a social security recipient dies, the Social Security Administration must be notified as soon…Beware of Arbitration Clauses
The New York Times has examined, in a series of articles, the problems with mandatory arbitration agreements in consumer contracts. The articles examine “… how clauses buried in tens of…Help For Caregiver Burnout
Over the past years, practicing in the area of elder law and long term care planning, we have observed many cases of elder care burnout. The caretaker spouse or child is usually not…Governor Brown Signs The End Of Life Options Bill
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed into law the AB-15 End of Life Options bill on October 5, 2015. This is landmark legislation which allows patients who are terminally ill to receive…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…
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