With Your Family in Mind

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 can upset 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...

 There are many different kinds of Trusts, and each serves a different purpose. Trusts are not “one-size-fits-all” documents. The appropriate type of Trust should be selected and designed only with the assistance of an experienced Elder Law/Estate Planning Attorney. The Attorney should discuss...

 It is critical seniors consume healthy foods and snacks that promote good health. A doctor should be consulted before making any diet changes, 1. Berries and grapes: While blueberries are a number one choice because they contain high levels of antioxidants, other berries such as raspberries,...

 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...

 I simply must share this experience! In support of our local senior center, I purchased an auction item at this year’s Celebrity Waiter Dinner for a set visit to the locally filmed television show NCIS, donated by their Locations Department, as they have filmed many times at our senior center....

 Child visitation and support, one of the most complex and stressful aspects of a divorce, can become even more complicated when one parent has left the workforce to care for their children. In trying to determine support, many stay-at-home parents report being threatened by their spouse to...

 During divorce it is common for conversations between spouses to become tense, teary or impossible to manage. Unfortunately, however, communicating with your spouse may be necessary to finalize your divorce, or, if you have children, to continue co-parent together. If you are in a tense...

 Medi-Cal imposes a penalty period if you transferred (gifted) assets within five years of applying. What if the transfers had nothing to do with Medi-Cal? For example, what if you made a gift to your daughter to help her through a rough time? If you unexpectedly fall ill and need Medi-Cal to...

 Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that is caused by loss of nerve cells in the brain which leads to a reduction of a chemical called Dopamine. Symptoms may include trembling of the limbs, stiffness, poor balance and coordination, slow movement, speech difficulties...

 It might be shocking to learn, but the truth is that there are a variety of dangers lurking in most estate plans. Some potential issues are relatively benign, while others are extremely costly and time consuming to fix - if they can be fixed at all. Unfortunately, the three most harmful...