When Will Probate Be Required? Probate is not always required. With proper estate planning, we can avoid probate, protect assets, and get our “ducks in a row” for Medi-Cal planning. Click the above link for an audio podcast on this subject. Mike Young
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With the purpose of helping to prevent fraud and to protect identities, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has redesigned Medicare cards. The new cards will no longer show the owner’s Social Security Number. The cards will still be red, white and blue, but will also not show the gender, signature and other personal […]
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Medi-Cal Treatment of Reverse Mortgages
Reverse mortgage loans are designed for homeowners who are 62 years of age or older, and who have a substantial amount of equity in their homes. The amount of equity is usually the difference between the fair market appraised value of your property, and the amount due on existing mortgages. As the borrower under a […]
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Medi-Cal Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA) As of January 1, 2018
When one spouse applies for Medi-Cal, the state will look at the assets of both spouses for qualification of the ill spouse. As of January 1, 2018, the community spouse, also known as the “at-home” spouse, or the “well spouse”, may retain up to $123,600 in liquid assets. The ill spouse cannot have more than […]
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Have You Checked In On Your Older Loved One Lately? “Driving”
Have you checked in on your older in-laws and parents lately? The holiday season affords a good opportunity for you to see them and observe how they are doing. Here are a few things you should consider when you see them. Driving If your older loved one is still driving, find an excuse to ride […]
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Preventing Financial Elder Abuse – Wait Three Days Before Signing Anything
How to Prevent Financial Elder Abuse – Wait Three Days Before Signing Anything: When I was a child and I earned some money, a hole would immediately start burning in my pocket. I would be excited and tell my mother what I wanted to buy with the money. She would tell me to think about […]
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Preventing Financial Elder Abuse-Personal Relationships
One red flag that we have seen showing possible elder abuse is exhibited by family members who are overly zealous about preserving the money that is being spent for the older person’s care. We have seen family members who are “caring” for an older person, refuse to spend sufficient funds for the older person’ care. […]
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Prevent Financial Abuse: Financial & Estate Planning
Financial and Estate Planning: One of the best ways to prevent financial elder abuse, is to make sure that you know what your financial assets are at all times. You should be in contact with your financial advisor on a regular basis to determine whether there have been any changes to your accounts. Do not […]
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How To Prevent Financial Elder Abuse – The Telephone
The telephone is widely used for financial elder abuse. Remember that you do not have to immediately answer the telephone. You should let the caller leave a voice mail. That way you can find out who the caller is and only call back if you choose to do so. If you do happen to answer […]
CALIFORNIA 2017 REVISED MEDI-CAL DESK REFERENCE Divestment Penalty Divisor $8,515.00 Individual Resource Allowance $2,000.00 Monthly Personal Needs Allowance $35.00 Community Spouse Resource Allowance $120,900.00 Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance $3,023.00 Resource Allowance for a Couple (Husband and Wife both in facility) $2,000.00/each Medi-Cal Attorney, Michael J. Young, Walnut Creek, CA 925-256-0298