Managing money and finances is difficult at any age, but senior citizens in Los Angeles County are especially vulnerable to financial problems brought on by an inability to adequately care for their own affairs. If this happens, seniors may find themselves with their...
Month: September 2017
San Fernando Valley Elder Law Attorney Answers: “Who is Responsible for a Parent’s Nursing Home Costs?”
Like residents in more than half of the states in the U.S., California citizens are subject to filial responsibility laws. This means that adult children are financially responsible to pay for costs relating to their elderly parents’ care, including nursing home and...
Encino Estate Planning Lawyer: What Your Will Doesn’t Do
When most people think of estate planning documents, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a Will, or Last Will and Testament. However, like many estate planning components, Wills don’t always do exactly what people think they’ll do. In Encino, Wills are used...
How to Avoid Power of Attorney Scams in Encino
Everyone has heard of the financial scams that target vulnerable seniors, even right here in Encino. Seniors are a common target for these scams because they often suffer from cognitive impairments that reduce their ability to discern legitimate requests from those...