In a recent post we discussed how Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid system, can go after the assets of a deceased beneficiary recipient’s probate estate or revocable living trust for reimbursement of medical costs paid during the person’s lifetime. There is some good news for future Medi-Cal beneficiaries and their potential heirs.…
Estate planning is not just about taking care of your family. It is also about taking care of your creditors. Your death does not magically make your debts disappear. The personal representative of your estate has a legal obligation to pay your valid debts from the assets in your probate…
We applaud clients that have had the foresight to get an estate plan in place, before they need it. It makes it much easier on your family if you have taken the time to prepare an estate plan ( a will or a trust), specifically setting forth who you want…
Many seniors have serious concerns about going into a nursing home. They have questions such as whether they can be forced to go into a nursing home, how to pay for nursing home care, and how to choose a nursing home facility that will provide good care. They also wonder…
With the aging baby boomers now becoming seniors and people living longer in general, one of the issues seniors face, especially in this economy, is the possibility of needing long term care. The cost of nursing home care has risen tremendously in the last decade. A survey done by Metlife…
Seniors in San Diego as in other cities across California have many issues that are unique to them: Elder abuse, Medi-Cal planning and eligibility, social security, health care directives and powers of attorney, rights as a grandparent, and various estate planning issues. There is a great publication published by the…
The simple answer to this question is “before you need it” however knowing when that is can often be difficult. Most of us know to plan for retirement but sometimes we don’t recognize the need to plan for when we or our parents can no longer take care of ourselves.…
The San Diego County Courts hear many cases where a conservatorship is sought of an individual’s estate or person. When an individual cannot take care of his or her financial or personal affairs, it may be necessary to have the probate court appoint a conservator of the estate or of…
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are an estimated 5 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, San Diego has a lot of resources for families living with the disease. The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers is one resource that helps families with adult day care, respite programs, and…
At Law Office of Scott C. Soady, A Professional Corporation, we want to make sure our clients and other seniors in San Diego are aware of matters important to them. Medicare is the nation’s largest health care plan covering nearly 40 million Americans. From November 15 until the end of…