Many seniors and their families put off consulting with an estate planning attorney to plan for long-term care because they’re afraid of the cost. But an attorney can help you save money in the long run as well as make sure you are getting the best care for yourself or your loved one. Instead of… Read More
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Transferring your Deed? What to Know Before you Sign
You may be afraid of losing your home if you have to enter a nursing home and apply for Medi-Cal. While this fear is well-founded, transferring the home to your children is usually not the best way to protect it. Although you generally do not have to sell your home in order to qualify for… Read More
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Annuities
Planning to ensure that a senior has enough income to last through retirement can be tricky. There are times when an experienced estate planning lawyer may recommend the senior look to annuities to meet their financial needs. However, these financial instruments can have significant drawbacks that seniors should be aware of before signing on the… Read More
Why a Last Will and Testament Does Not Make a Complete Estate Plan
While the Last Will and Testament is an important estate planning tool, trust and estate lawyers want clients to be aware that there are certain things it won’t accomplish. To start, a Last Will and Testament will only come into effect after you’ve passed away, which means that it cannot be used to handle any… Read More
Estate Planning Lawyers: Everything You Need to Know About Estate Planning Costs
Let’s be honest: a major obstacle to proper estate planning for many people is the cost. Sometimes it’s hard to see how estate planning can save money, time, and headaches in the future when there’s a significant price tag in the present. That’s why estate planning lawyers want to let people in on some secrets… Read More
Estate Planning Attorneys: How to move an elderly parent to an assisted living facility
Estate planning attorneys understand that the idea of transitioning a parent to an assisted living facility is never an easy conversation to have, no matter how much an elderly parent may benefit from such a move. Most senior citizens will flat out refuse to move from the home they’ve known for years into unfamiliar surroundings…. Read More
Things Change: When You Should Update Your Special Needs Trust
Nothing lasts forever. Your smiling baby becomes a child who becomes an adult. You change too. You won’t always be there for your child with special needs. You may already have a Special Needs Trust, but it’s important to continue to review your trust to ensure that it still meets the needs of your family…. Read More
How Important is “Financial Security” When Choosing a Guardian for Your Children?
Nothing lasts forever. Your smiling baby becomes a child who becomes an adult. You change too. You won’t always be there for your child with special needs. You may already have a Special Needs Trust, but it’s important to continue to review your trust to ensure that it still meets the needs of your family…. Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Estate Planning Costs
Let’s be honest: a major obstacle to proper estate planning for many people is the cost. Sometimes it’s hard to see how estate planning can save money, time, and headaches in the future when there’s a significant price tag in the present. That’s why Elk Grove estate planning lawyers want to let people in on… Read More
California Debt Blog: Debt validation letters
I have always told people, whenever you are contacted by a debt collector, the initial letter from the debt collector will state that you have the right to request validation of the debt within 30 days. You MUST, MUST, MUST…