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When you are making plans to retire, you usually have thoughts of spending time doing the things you enjoy the most. The last thing that may cross your mind is needing long-term care services because of mobility impairment or health ... Read More

Adult children want nothing but the best for their parents. Sadly, as we age, we become more susceptible to exploitation. According to Consumer Affairs, more than 3.5 million seniors get ripped off every year. Still, there are steps that loving offspring can ... Read More

Medi-Cal (California Medicaid) is a government program that provides essential healthcare coverage for individuals with limited income. The program is means-tested, meaning that qualifying Medi-Cal recipients cannot have income and assets that exceed a certain value amount and still maintain ... Read More

California Medicaid, or Medi-Cal, is a needs-based federal program that provides health care coverage for qualifying individuals. To determine eligibility, Medi-Cal will examine whether an applicant’s property, assets, and income exceed the program’s financial limit. If the value of your ... Read More

For you, taking care of your disabled child is a full-time job. Receiving help from friends and family members can only go so far, and relying on them all hours, day and night, makes you feel guilty or that you ... Read More

You will undoubtedly face many unexpected situations over the course of your lifetime. Some of those events may bring joy to you and your family, and other incidents may cause considerable stress and uncertainty. Though you cannot plan for all ... Read More

When you reach your older years and time of retirement, you may find yourself among the many individuals who need long-term care. Numerous issues could result in the need for this care, such as mental deterioration, serious illness or injuries. ... Read More

Being the son or daughter of someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be emotionally and financially devastating. As your parent’s health and functioning decline, you can be overwhelmed with managing the daily challenge of keeping them safe while enduring difficult, and ... Read More

Medi-Cal, or California’s Medicaid program, provides medical coverage for specific services and care for eligible citizens at no cost. Some Medi-Cal recipients believe that when they die, the state will take their homes and other property to repay the program ... Read More

Elder law refers to a legal specialization that focuses on the needs of aging individuals. This area is complex and requires that a practitioner be experienced and proficient in a wide range of legal topics. Here are some considerations about ... Read More