Category Archives: Veteran’s Benefits
Content related to Veteran's (VA) benefits.
Medi-Cal Qualification – (CSRA) The Community Spouse Resource Allowance
For Medi-Cal qualification for married couples, generally speaking, the ill spouse can only keep $2,000 in liquid assets, plus exempt assets such as the home and IRAs. In addition, the well…VA Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit Changes on the Horizon
We have qualified many of our clients for the VA Aid & Attendance Pension benefit, (A&A) which is available for wartime veterans or their surviving spouses, as part of their long term care…Probate – Joint Tenancy Transfer Without Probate
Real property held in joint tenancy can be transferred upon the death of one of the owners of the property without a probate. However, this is not always a good idea. For instance, lets…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…2012 CA Medi-Cal Quick Reference Guide
The following is our 2012 CA Medi-Cal Quick Reference Guide. Please refer to our website, http://www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com for a further explanation of Medi-Cal qualification…Life Expectancy and VA Aid & Attendance
The VA Aid and Attendance Improved Pension Benefit can help pay for the costs of in home care, assistant living facilities and board and care homes for the older wartime veteran. A single…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…Some Tips On Finding a Nursing Home
When finding a nursing home for your loved one is necessary, it is important to decide what is important for him or her. Things such as location, religious orientation and access to hobbies…
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