At LA Law Center, in Burbank California we see many disabled persons that come to us after parents die and find that the estate will go directly to them. This means they may lose their Public Benefits that they disperately need. It is important to know what can be done to give assets to a special needs person and not disrupt their Public Benefits. We are passionate about helping families get their affairs in order (estate planning) as well
As a Medi-CAL and Elder Law Law Firm, our Medi-CAL Attorneys and staff see adult children every week come into our office and want to get help with Medi-CAL qualifications. And many times their parents do not have the documents required to even apply for Medi-CAL. Most importantly is their proof of citizenship. This means either their birth certificate showing they were born in the USA , a VALID Green Card or Certificate of Naturalization.
The LA LAW Center Elder Law attorneys and staff understand that having a family member fail and that needs nursing home care can be a huge frustrating emotional time for you and your family. We help our clients with comprehensive Medi-Cal planning that includes the following: Medi-CAL Eligibility Planning – Transferring assets into Irrevocable Trust to help clients to qualify for Medi-Cal benefits (must be under $2,000 for
There are many rumors about Medi-Cal eligibility for nursing home long term care benefits. This look back concept has different meanings. Do not believe what a social worker or nursing home employee may tell you! Call an elder law attorney to know what your rights as a California resident is regarding Medi-CAL Qualifications! The LOOK BACK period of time from the date of the application backwards that the Medi-Cal workers examine the
No one likes to think about the possibility of their own disability or the disability of a loved one. Disability planning is one area where we can give each and every person and family we work with great comfort in knowing that, if the day comes for themselves or a loved one, they will be prepared. Also ensuring that a disabled person can get the care needed without depleting their life savings. Many families will have a loved one facing at
Good news! If you are UNDER 65 years old and expecting an inheritance or court ordered settlement, you can have access to these funds and allows you to keep your public benefits (Medi-CAL or SSI). There is a new federal statute that amended the rules regarding special needs trusts and now allows mentally competent individuals to establish their own “payback” special needs trusts with their own assets. This is called a California
We often get questions about why people should hire an Elder Law Attorney. Recently one of our clients took the time to recap his experience with us on YELP, as we helped him through the LifeCare Process and I thought I would share this with you. This is the best thing I have seen that shows why you should call our Burbank firm! (818)241-4238. YELP Review 5 Stars 2/2/2017 from LA LAW Center client... I searched far and wide and interviewed
“Failing to plan is planning to FAIL.” - Ben Franklin Arnold Palmer, known as "the King" for his personal grand legacy in golf, has died at the age of 87. He died Sunday evening at a Pittsburgh hospital while awaiting cardiac surgery, according to a statement from a spokesperson form his company. We will miss this great golfer! What a lucky man to have worked in a sport for so many years he loved so much! Every time a legends passes
I am a student at University of California, Los Angeles interning at LA Law Center, PC for the summer of 2016, and in my tenure here, this is what I’ve learned. One’s twilight years should be a time of peace and security, not one of financial discord and stress. However, many senior citizens in the Southern California and Los Angeles area are tremendously burdened by the cost of long-term medical care and nursing homes, which currently
Many clients in Los Angeles that are Medi-Cal beneficiaries are worried about being on Medi-Cal and what will happen to their hard earned asset….their house! They want to know if the state (California) will “take” their homes after they die if they have been on Medi-Cal benefits. The State of California does not take away your home exactly! However, your home can be “subject” to a Medi-CAL Estate Recovery Claim after your death. This