About California Estate Planning

Military Service Requirements for VA Pension and Other Benefits
Veterans (and consequently, their surviving spouses) are eligible for VA Pension, Aid & Attendance and Housebound benefits if the veteran is aged 65 years and older and served during wartime ...

Assisted Living in California – What You Need to Know
The Cost of Assisted LivingSecond to Hawaii, California is the most expensive state to retire in according to the U.S. Census 2019 cost of living index. And finding the best ...

5 Strategies to Help Your Parents Get Financially Ready for Old Age
It’s never too early to start preparing for the inevitable – that one day your parents will become too old and dependent on your support. And one of the toughest ...

What are the Rights of Nursing Home Residents in California?
California provides several laws to prevent nursing home abuse. That is because millions of elder abuse cases go unreported every year according to the National Council on Aging. In fact, ...

Legal Planning for Persons with Dementia
Dementia is a broad term used to describe symptoms of mental impairment among the elderly such as loss of memory, language, motor, visuospatial and decision-making skills. Such conditions are devastating ...

Protecting Elders From Abuse and Neglect in California
Elder Abuse and Neglect is a widespread but hidden problem with many cases going unreported, much less brought to justice. It occurs for many reasons but mainly for financial exploitation ...

Medi-Cal For Long Term Care – Income Limits
Medi-Cal for long term care is a health care program for California seniors aged 65 and over, who are either residing at home, in a nursing home, or in an ...

Veteran Qualifications for Free Health Care Benefits
Not all veterans receive the same type of health care benefits. The VA determines eligibility using a qualification system that ranks claims according to priority. When you apply for VA ...

What If You’re Single and Don’t Have Children? Who Are Your Beneficiaries?
Estate planning can seem fairly simple when you have children to leave your estate to. But what if you don’t have obvious beneficiaries? These days, many singles are planning to ...

What Constitutes a Legal Will in California? – 10 Simple Guidelines
Every state has its own specific rules about what makes a will legal or valid. The probate code in California establishes the requirements for creating a Last Will and Testament ...