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Average Cost of Private Nursing Home Room Tops $100,000 a Year
The median cost of a private room in a skilled nursing home in the United States is $102,200 a year ($280 a day), according to the 2019 Genworth Cost of Care Analysis. According to Genworth, this is an increase of approximately 3% over the last year and an increase of approximately 15% since...
What is Living Separate Versus Apart?
The Date of Separation in a dissolution of marriage action can have a financial impact on the parties. The Family Code states that the “earnings and accumulations of a spouse and the minor children living with, or in the custody of the spouse, while living separate and apart from the other...
Hate To Say It, But it’s Time to Start Planning Your Divorce: Timing and What You Need To Do
If you’re convinced that your marriage is irretrievably broken and you’re headed for divorce, here are ten steps to take.Consult an attorney: Become informed about your legal rights and responsibilities. For example, suppose you decide to take the children and live at your parents’ house until...
The CARES Act Impact on Retirement and Divorce
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. In addition to providing funding for businesses, expanded unemployment benefits, and more, the CARES Act relaxed penalties for early retirement withdrawals. If you are considering divorce...
4th of July Celebrations: Ways to Celebrate with Seniors
The 4th of July is often an exciting day of summer that involves friends and family coming together for a bunch of delicious food, fun outdoor activities, and, of course, to celebrate America’s independence. But this year, due to COVID-19 and social distancing, your 4th of July probably won’t...
Call Out For Volunteers
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative (SCVSC) is preparing for the day we can reopen the Vet Center and we would like to request additional people to volunteer to staff the desk during the weekdays. Volunteers do not have to have military experience. The shifts can be arranged to...
Support in Family Law Cases
There are two types of support in California. One is child support and the other is spousal support. There are two types of orders in California dissolution cases. One is a temporary order during the pendency of the case, called a pendente lite order. And the other is an order after judgment....
The Importance of Planning
Our Law Firm handles many “post death” matters. We help Trustees, surviving spouses, and Executors administer a loved one’s estate. Sometimes it is very easy. Other times, it is complicated, and expensive. What makes the difference? PLANNING. Consider one of our cases:Mom and dad had a...
In-Home Care Can Help Reduce Readmission
Readmission after an illness or injury is a serious health issue for seniors. However, it is important for seniors and their loved ones to remember that in many cases, readmission is avoidable and can be prevented with a thoughtful post-hospital care plan.Nearly one-fifth of all Medicare...
Fixing Our Focus
I came to this country as a tourist 42 years ago. I fell in love with the man of my dreams and fell in love with America. I’m a proud American citizen with four grown sons born and raised here, and the rest is history.As an outsider, I can tell you that America is truly the land of...
Does A Living Trust Provide Asset Protection?
I get asked this question quite often. And my answer is always no: You do not get creditor protection from a revocable living trust. This upsets people sometimes because they really want that protection and they have “heard” they can get it with a trust.I believe people are confused because...
What is Living Separate Versus Apart?
The Date of Separation in a dissolution of marriage action can have a financial impact on the parties. The Family Code states that the “earnings and accumulations of a spouse and the minor children living with, or in the custody of the spouse, while living separate and apart from the other...
How Does COVID-19 Affect Child Custody, Visitation And Support?
During this public health crisis, many parents are concerned about their children’s’ health and wellbeing. While many can comply with the “Stay at Home” orders issued by the Governor, there are also many who work in “essential businesses” and are at higher risk of exposure. Leaving many parents...
Avoiding Bitter Custody Battles
One of the more horrific stories in the news this week was the salon shooting in Seal Beach, California. It was alleged that at least eight people were killed by a man enraged over a custody battle. Issues of custody commonly arise in Family Law cases. But they do not all have to be bitter...
Medi-Cal Planning for Skilled Nursing Home Care Expense
One of the greatest fears of our elderly is that they may require nursing home care. This not only means a great loss of personal autonomy, but also a tremendous financial expense. Depending on location and level of care, nursing homes cost between $48,000 and $170,000 per year. The average...
Why You Need A Trust Attorney
Our world has changed due to Covid-19. The death toll is staggering, as well as the number of victims who have been unable to make their own medical decisions due to the illness. People now realize that estate plan documents are critically important. Trusts, Power of Attorney documents, Advance...
Hospital to Home The Importance of Transitional Care
After a long or even a short hospital stay, anyone appreciates the value of sleeping in one’s own bed. No one to wake you during the night, no more pokes, prods or beeps and buzzes. Just you – snuggled up under your own covers within the familiar sights and smells of home.As wonderful as that...
Doing, Versus Being
How do you choose to spend your time during the COVID-19 self-isolation? While I might feel at times that this is an uncomfortable period of restriction and isolation, tension and fear of the unknown, I’d rather find ways that make me feel good. I choose to paint, write, read, study,...
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