Do you have an older loved one who still insists on getting behind the wheel? You are not alone. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, there are concerns about a large population of elderly drivers on the road. While it is true that as we age, our reaction times and...
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Encino Trust Lawyer Answers, “How Should I Divide My Estate When One Child Has Special Needs?”
There are many issues that come up when planning for a loved one with special needs, including how much property or how many assets should be left behind in a Special Needs Trust for his or her benefit. This issue can be especially tricky if you’d also like to leave...
LA County Estate Lawyer: How to Disinherit Someone…The Right Way
Most people can think of someone that they would NEVER want to inherit their assets when they pass away. The hope is that those people aren’t rightful heirs in the line of succession anyway. However, if the person you want to disinherit is a rightful heir, you’ll need...
Encino Elder Attorney: What Can Adult Children Do When Elder Parents Need Help and the Spouse Disagrees?
It’s a common story among blended families: an aging parent becomes ill and the parent’s biological children clash with the parent’s spouse. While some of these disagreements are generally small, there are times when the disagreements are not only great, but the child...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Special Needs Trust Funds | Los Angeles County Special Needs Lawyer
Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) are established to protect money and property for individuals with special needs while allowing them to receive public benefits. A Trustee is named to make financial decisions regarding the Special Needs Trust (such as purchases) but must...
Los Angeles County Elder Law Attorney: How to Choose an Alzheimer’s Care Facility
There are many issues to take into account when choosing a care facility for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Beyond the care provided at a typical nursing home or assisted living, facilities that specialize in Alzheimer’s care must be equipped to...
Encino Special Needs Lawyer: Funding a Special Needs Trust After You Die
If you have a loved one with special needs and want to fund a Special Needs Trust (SNT) for him or her after your death, there are plenty of options for you to do so. However, funding a Special Needs Trust should be done under the strict guidance of an attorney...
Encino Elder Law Attorney: Estate Planning with a Revocable Living Trust
A Revocable Living Trust is one of the most misunderstood parts of estate planning, especially since many people associate trusts with the extremely wealthy and the term “trust funds.” But Revocable Living Trusts can be created by just about anyone looking to make an...
Medi-Cal Planning with Annuities
The prospect of your spouse entering a nursing home for long-term care can be daunting, especially with all of the logistical issues and care coordination concerns that accompany such a move. Financial planning for Medi-Cal eligibility can add more stress, since there...
Encino Special Needs Lawyer: Financial Guardianship and the Autistic Adult
Autism is a spectrum, and everyone who falls on that spectrum is unique. Some will grow to be adults who can generally function in the world, make decisions on their own behalf, and effectively communicate them. Others cannot. However, all adults who reach the age of...