On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Feb 17, 2020 | Elder Law
Elder abuse is a serious problem that can occur in care facilities and inside the home. The abuse is often perpetrated by professional caregivers, con artists, and sometimes even family members. Encino elder law attorneys want people to be aware of the signs of elder...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Oct 15, 2018 | Elder Law
There are many different tax breaks and loopholes in our system for religious organizations, schools, and businesses, as well as for certain groups of people. One such group is senior citizens, who may especially benefit from certain tax deductions. Each year, seniors...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Jun 14, 2018 | Elder Law
Qualifying for Medi-Cal benefits can be difficult if applicants own too many assets because Medi-Cal is a needs-based program. Additionally, there is often a look back period on any asset transfers that could disqualify applicants from receiving benefits. However,...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | May 24, 2018 | Elder Law
Working past retirement age is a requirement for some seniors, since Social Security benefits and retirement savings often cannot keep up with the cost of living. Whether it’s working in your previous career or taking on a new job, seniors must be aware of the...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Feb 22, 2018 | Elder Law
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...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Oct 23, 2017 | Elder Law, Medicaid
Medicare and Medi-Cal are two options for government-subsidized health care available to California seniors. However, they provide two very different sets of benefits, and just because you may qualify for one does not necessarily mean you’ll qualify for the other....
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Oct 20, 2017 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
At some point, once your kids have moved out and started their own families, you may start thinking about downsizing your house. Depending on your personal situation, that may mean either moving into a smaller house, a senior community, or an assisted living facility....
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Oct 10, 2017 | Elder Care, Elder Law
End-of-life issues are never easy to talk about, but the fact is that they must be discussed when an elderly parent is ill and facing certain quality of life concerns. Prolonging life through the use of ventilators and feeding tubes is a scenario that few want to...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Sep 21, 2017 | Elder Law
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...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Gerald L. Kane | Sep 8, 2017 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
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...
