Tag Archives: Medi-Cal Attorney Walnut Creek
Will Medi-Cal Take My Home?
We often receive calls in our office from people asking, “Is Medi-Cal going to take my home?” The answer to this question should be NO through proper long term care planning with your elder…What assets can you keep when qualifying for Medi-Cal?
What assets can you keep when qualifying for Medi-Cal? Your Home: Your home is generally exempt, or not counted, in determining eligibility for Medi-Cal. The Medi-Cal applicant, or their…Estate Plans For The Older Client Are Different
The plain vanilla estate plan, which most people have, is designed for the younger client. The main purposes of this estate plan are to avoid probate court and to provide for the…My Dad Has Already Done Some Gifting! Can He Still Qualify For Medi-Cal?
California does have gifting penalty rules. If the rules are not followed, you could create periods of ineligibility for Medi-Cal. If you follow the rules, Medi-Cal can pay for your stay in…2015 CA Medi-Cal Quick Reference Guide
The State of California has changed some of the Medi-Cal qualification figures and requirements for 2015. A brief listing of these changes and requirements is set forth below: Community…Treatment of The Home With Reverse Mortgages By Medi-Cal
Under the Medi-Cal regulations, it is fairly easy for us to establish the home as an “exempt asset” for qualification for Medi-Cal. The usual way is to confirm “an intent to return home” by…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…Final Expense Trust For No Fee
As part of your long term care planning, you can also plan ahead for payment of funeral costs. You can put an amount you decide on into an “irrevocable final expense trust” which will pay…More On Alternative Long Term Care Insurance Options for Baby Boomers
In our last post we discussed how many of our Baby Boomer clients have looked into buying long term care insurance, but have decided against the purchase because of various reasons. Some…How To Convert Your Life Insurance Policy To Help Pay For The Cost of Senior Care
Some of our clients have asked whether they should let their life insurance premiums lapse, as part of budgeting for the cost of care for their loved one. Many of our clients have been…
Have a question?
Most families start with a call. There is no obligation.
(925) 256-0298Schedule a Consultation