Many types of clients come into my elder law office, and most of them are at one point or another in their journey through retirement. The following are the top 5 ways I’ve seen seniors make the most out of their retirement in California, and what you can do now to...
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Encino Elder Lawyers: Plan Ahead to Remove Stress When Searching for an Assisted Living Facility
Encino Elder lawyers deeply understand how choosing an assisted living facility for a loved can be a tough and very emotional experience. There are so many factors to take into consideration, such as the high cost of care, the amenities that your loved one needs or...
Encino Elder Attorney: How the Legal Competency of a Senior Can Affect Planning Options
For Encino elder lawyers, legal competency is one of the main issues confronting seniors that we see. Issues of legal competency can cause problems while a senior is still alive and after he or she has passed, especially when considering financial affairs and disputed...
Top Fears that Encino Elder and Estate Planning Lawyers Face with their Clients
Top Fears that Encino Elder and Estate Planning Lawyers Face with their Clients When clients come to see an Encino estate planning or Elder Law lawyer, they generally have multiple goals in mind. Interestingly, they don’t always realize this fact, thinking that they...
Social Security Survivors Benefits
An earlier issue of The ElderCounselor addressed social security benefits generally and when to apply. In this issue, we will address the critical yet often-misunderstood topic of Social Security survivor benefits. This e-newsletter is based in part upon an article by...
Practical Tips for Special Needs Planning
In honor of “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month,” proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in March 1987, this month’s issue of The ElderCounselor™ examines the unique planning requirements of families who have loved ones with special needs. Understanding the...
An Overview of Long Term Care Options
An Overview of Long Term Care Options By: Gerry Kane One of the greatest concerns for the elderly we serve and their families is that of long term care. Two-thirds of seniors will need care at some point in their life and many have not planned for this likelihood. ...
What a Will WON’T Do
There are a number of essential things a last will and testament can do for you, such as distribute family heirlooms and name a guardian for minor children, but there are some equally important things a will won’t do: Diminish estate taxes – a will won’t help you...
The Value of Using Irrevocable Trusts in Medicaid Planning
People often wonder about the value of using irrevocable trusts in Medicaid planning. Certainly gifting of assets can be done outright, not involving an irrevocable trust. Outright gifts have the advantages of being simple to do with minimal costs involved, including...
If as a Veteran I’m denied benefits, is there another step?
If my pension is denied and I’m told I’m not eligible for a certain benefit or pension, is there anything that an attorney may be able to help me with to clarify my answers so that I do become eligible? If you are a veteran, you know that the VA will allow a denied...
