PARENTS & HOMEOWNERS: MY 7-STEP ESTATE PLANNING PROCESS WILL PROTECT YOUR HEIRS
From Creditors, Predators & Bad Choices, And Will Help You Become a (Bigger) Hero to Your Family!
The 16 Bankruptcy Secrets Your Creditors Don’t Want You To Know
The 16 Bankruptcy Secrets Your Creditors Don’t Want You To Know There are a lot of “Myths” (lies) out there surrounding the concept of bankruptcy. Most of these criticisms are just NOT TRUE and are designed to scare people from getting help by getting rid of their debt. Bankruptcy can solve your debt problems and…
Facing Your Debt: It’s Not As Impossible As It May Seem
My Debt is Impossible! Sometimes, your financial situation can seem impossible to fix. Money and finance is one of the biggest motivators in divorce and can be a stressful topic in any situation. Luckily, there is a way out if you’re facing overwhelming debt. Don’t give up! Here are five tips that can help you…
How To Form An Llc In California
How To Form A California Llc There are different kinds of limited liability companies: Single member limited liability company (LLC). A single member LLC is any LLC owned by one person, a husband and wife, or domestic partners. A California limited liability company can also be a member-managed LLC or a manager-managed LLC. Multi-member LLC…
Proving That A Transfer Was Not Made In Order To Qualify For Medi-cal
Medi-Cal law imposes a penalty period if you transferred assets within 30 months of applying, but what if the transfers had nothing to do with Medi-Cal? It is difficult to do, but if you can prove you made the transfers for a purpose other than to qualify for Medi-Cal, you can avoid a penalty. You…
Choosing Retirement Account Beneficiaries Requires Some Thought
While the execution of wills requires formalities like witnesses and a notary, the reality is that most property passes to heirs through other, less formal means. Many bank and investments accounts, as well as real estate, have joint owners who take ownership automatically at the death of the primary owner. Other banks and investment companies…
Top Ten Rules to Plan for Aging
As an Elder Law Attorney, I am a professional planner and counselor to my clients. I have learned a great deal about planning ahead for the aging process, and about anticipating your future needs. 1. Talk to your family about your long-term care plans. These are difficult and painful discussions to have. However, if we don’t have…
10 Things That Happen When You Die Without A Will And Trust
Why You Should Have A Will 58% of Americans currently do not have a will. For those with children under the age of 18, the numbers are even worse — only 36% of their parents and guardians have a will, meaning a full 64% of people who are taking care of minor children have no end-of-life…
7 Things Every Lawyer Should Know About Elder Law
7 THINGS EVERY LAWYER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ELDER LAW 1. Can my client sign legal documents with dementia? It depends on how progressed the dementia is and whether, at the time the documents are to be signed, your client has the requisite capacity. Courts have found that even people in the most advanced stages of…
Will My Debt Outlive Me?
Have you ever wondered what would happen to your debts if you passed away before paying them off? Will your loved ones be obligated to pay your debts or will they simply disappear? Every person’s debt landscape is different, and the best approach is to create a tailor-made estate planning strategy to make sure your…
Six Myths About Medi-cal
My job is to help my clients plan their estates properly in order to legally and ethically maximize the amount of benefits you receive from Medi-Cal, while preserving the maximum amount of assets and resources. My goal is for my clients to live with dignity and self-respect, with minimum government interference. Medi-cal Myth #1: Your…
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