by Randall Kaiden | Jan 30, 2019 | With Your Family in Mind
Why is Elder Law Planning the New Estate Planning for California Seniors? Before 2010, estate planning was almost always focused on reducing transfer taxes and probate avoidance. This type of planning is important, but since over 99 percent of society is no longer...
by Randall Kaiden | Jan 2, 2019 | With Your Family in Mind
Are You Ready to Pay A Nursing Home $100,000 A Year? If you’re like our clients, the answer is no. But actually, the cost of long-term care is just one of the issues seniors are forced to confront as they age. Indeed, our clients frequently tell us that they want to...
by Randall Kaiden | Nov 29, 2018 | With Your Family in Mind
Does A Living Trust Provide Asset Protection? In my law practice, I get asked this question quite often. And my answer is always no: You do not get any creditor protection from a revocable living trust. This can upset people sometimes because they really want that...
by Randall Kaiden | Oct 23, 2018 | With Your Family in Mind
What’s the Difference Between a California Elder Law Attorney and Estate Planning Lawyer? Not only do the public and my clients frequently ask me this question, but also sometimes other attorneys, even estate planning attorneys, ask me this question! So why all the...
by Randall Kaiden | Sep 25, 2018 | With Your Family in Mind
The Three Biggest Senior Estate Planning Blunders It might be shocking to learn, but the truth is that there are a variety of dangers lurking in most seniors’ estate plans. Some potential issues are relatively benign, while others are extremely costly and time...
