Elder Law Planning with Asset Protection
Asset protection is a crucial aspect of elder law planning. It helps safeguard your loved one’s hard-earned savings…
Issues in conservatorships: Protecting nursing home residents
Aging California residents may end up relying on family members to get them the care they need. In…
One of the downsides of aging — the need for conservatorships
Just as is the case elsewhere across the country, the average age of those living here in California…
What do the courts look for when it comes to diminished capacity?
The term “diminished capacity” means slightly different things, depending on the legal issue at hand. For instance, the…
Did diminished capacity result in your disinheritance?
Well before your parent passed away, you knew something was wrong. Perhaps he or she began acting strangely,…
Will the number of conservatorships rise in the future?
As baby boomers here in California and elsewhere reach retirement age, many of them also face the decline…
Options when your loved one’s mental health is failing
Perhaps you always thought of your parents as old. Their behavior, conversation and boring lifestyle made them seem…
What to know about Conservatorships
In the early stages of life, parents care for and protect their children by making legal, medical and…
California Transfer on Death Deeds: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Sarah Spenless is an elderly widow with just one asset holding value: her home, which is worth $500,000.…
New Medi-Cal Estate Recovery Law: Another great reason for a revocable living trust
California’s current Medi-Cal recovery rules are primed for a big change. Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law…