Plan for the Long Term With Help From Our Estate Attorneys for Seniors
Elder law refers to legal issues affecting seniors. In California, this means adults aged 65 and over. As a general term, elder law covers areas such as:
- Estate planning for seniors
- End-of-life planning
- Health management
- Asset protection
Our elder law attorneys in California can help you with any estate issue affecting older adults.
Understanding the Unique Needs of Older Adults
Older adults have unique medical, care, and legal needs. They have different priorities, for example, from younger family members. As attorneys specializing in elder care, we will help you maximize your family’s inheritance. We can help reduce your long-term care costs.
Contact our elder law attorneys for a consultation.
California Attorneys Experienced in Elder Care
An elder law attorney in California is a lawyer who specializes in the following:
- Advanced planning to protect assets, primarily real estate and financial investments that a person has earned, so that these assets do not prevent an aging individual from qualifying for benefits.
- Understanding and implementing the best possible services available for an aging or incapacitated person.
- Successfully guiding one through elder law services and navigating the Medi-Cal long term care system to qualify the person for benefits.
- Sheltering assets, minimizing taxes, preventing Medi-Cal recovery that could result in a forced sale or loss of home equity due to the government lien.
Our estate planning attorneys have a deep understanding of elder care law. We appreciate what our older adult clients need – and we have the knowledge to help them achieve these goals.
Click the “More Information” link to discover more about our cost mitigation strategies.
MORE INFORMATION >Experienced Medi-Cal Attorneys in Los Angeles
Medi-Cal is the only government program that covers the cost of long-term care in a nursing home (also called a skilled nursing facility or SNF). However, after your loved one passes away, Department of Health Care Services can go after their home and assets to recoup the costs of medical care.
An elder law attorney can help you protect your assets from a Medi-Cal claim. As an elder law attorney in Los Angeles County, we can comfortably assist when a family member currently may need long-term medical care.
It Is Never too Early to Plan for the Future
Your future matters. It is never too early to begin Medi-Cal planning for your future or that of a family member. In fact, if you postpone planning too long, it may be too late. Laws may take effect in the future that can prevent you from effective long-term care planning.
The sooner you consult an elder law attorney in California, the better.
Understand the Legal Issues and Have the Peace of Mind You Deserve
The legal issues involved in elder law in California are complex. However, we’re here to support you as you make key financial and medical decisions.
Our elder lawyers help each client understand public and private resources for your long-term care needs. Choose our elder law attorneys and be reassured that you’re choosing the right long-term care solution for you.
Nursing Home and Care Facility Planning
An elder law attorney may qualify people for Medi-Cal long-term nursing home care in these types of situations:
- An 87-year-old mother diagnosed with dementia and currently in the hospital. She owns a home worth $600,000 and has $8,000 in savings. Immediately consulting with a Los Angeles elder care attorney can protect most of the $608,000.
- A 72-year-old mother currently in a nursing home and diagnosed with stage four cancer. The family needs help and desperately needs to support mom. Mom owns a home worth $521,000 and has $282,000 in savings. Elder law services can save most of this family’s $803,000.
- An 81-year-old father is in a hospital with terminal cancer. The family’s wish is to have dad be in a long-term care facility (nursing home/skilled nursing facility) so dad will get proper care. Father owns a home worth $515,000 and has $38,000 in savings. Using an attorney for elder law in Los Angeles prevents this family from losing as much as $553,000.
- A 77-year-old mother residing in a Ventura facility. Her daughter would like to move her closer to her near Calabasas. Mother owns a mobile home worth $95,000 and has $115,000 in savings.
- As we become older seniors, we may need extra help to get through our days. If you notice small changes in daily functions, an elder law attorney in Los Angeles can be informative and explain good legal options to implement.
- An elder care lawyer providing senior legal services may save this family up to $210,000.
Don’t get stuck paying a nursing home more than is necessary. In the above examples, our elder law services can save these families thousands of dollars. If you have a similar situation and need elder law services please call today for a free consultation on 818-676-9572.
How an Elder Law Attorney Helps Older Adults Reduce Care Costs
Just as we can help you avoid probate or at least streamline the process, we can help you reduce nursing home costs. How do we do it? It’s simple – our estate attorneys for seniors understand the system. And we know how to structure your estate to reduce your financial liabilities.
Our elder law attorneys in Los Angeles will:
- Carefully review your situation
- Evaluate the size and value of your estate to determine your legal options
- Explain your choices for protecting assets and preserving estate value
- Support you as you complete any required paperwork
- Complete any legal procedures on your behalf so you can focus on enjoying life
You may be concerned about law firm fees. However, the cost of hiring elder law attorneys is often far less than paying significant nursing home fees.
Protect Your Assets and Reassure Your Loved Ones
Your assets are precious. Don’t risk losing them to nursing home fees and medical bills. Protect your family’s inheritance and plan now for the future. Call 818-676-9572 or use our online contact form to schedule a free review of your situation.