Having your own a customized estate plan has become more and more common. Digital estate planning has also become more common. But, what exactly is meant by digital estate planning? Nowadays, everyone has at least one digital asset, if not many. Digital assets include any property that is either based on a computer or involves the internet is some way, like online businesses and email accounts. Planning for who should inherit those assets and who should have the necessary information to access … [Read more...] about Do Estate Planning Lawyers Recommend Digital Estate Planning?
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How Can Medi-Cal Planning Save Previously Transferred Assets?
One of the primary concerns clients have about Medi-Cal eligibility deals with previously transferred assets. In many cases, clients have already taken some bad advice and given away their assets in anticipation of applying for Medi-Cal benefits. However, as Medi-Cal planning lawyers understand, there are still options even for your previously transferred assets. Here is what you need to know. Medi-Cal eligibility for Sacramento residents Medi-Cal is essentially one basic benefits program that … [Read more...] about How Can Medi-Cal Planning Save Previously Transferred Assets?
Estate Planning Tips for Newlyweds
When a couple ties the knot, their lives change in a variety of ways. When a couple begins their new lives together, it is important to think about all of the changes and updates that need to be made. Having a comprehensive estate plan that includes both people is a great way to start. With the help of our Sacramento estate planning lawyers, you can be sure that you are both on the same page with regard to financial affairs, health care, and end of life decisions. The need to update … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Tips for Newlyweds
Recent Loss of Music Venues in Sacramento Reminds of Need for Asset Protection
According to news reports, Sacramento has lost two very popular music venues in only a week’s time. These losses have left a gaping hole in Sacramento’s independent music scene. First, the Starlite Lounge, located on 21st Street hosted its final show on June 25, 2017. The Naked Lounge coffee shop, a smaller venue located downtown, hosted its final show on June 30, 2017. The closing of these two venues should remind all business owners of the need for asset protection planning. Struggling … [Read more...] about Recent Loss of Music Venues in Sacramento Reminds of Need for Asset Protection
How Elder Law Attorneys Can Help With Your Nursing Home Planning
One of the major concerns most people have in nursing home planning is how to protect their assets from being completely exhausted by nursing home expenses. Although a trust can be a great strategy, not every type of trust provides the asset protection you need. If you engage in proper nursing home planning, including the use of the right type of trust, you may be able to avoid exhausting your assets just to pay for nursing home costs. Let our Sacramento trusts lawyers help. What is a … [Read more...] about How Elder Law Attorneys Can Help With Your Nursing Home Planning
What Experienced Estate Planning Attorneys Know About Trusts and Wills
The basic purpose of estate planning is to prepare for the possibility of incapacity and for death. Your estate plan can include various types of estate planning tools, including trusts and wills. The variety of estate planning strategies that are available allows you to customize a comprehensive estate plan to fit your needs. This article will explain what experienced estate planning attorneys know about trusts and wills. Everyone can use a will or trust, not just the wealthy Many clients … [Read more...] about What Experienced Estate Planning Attorneys Know About Trusts and Wills
Will My Parent’s Estate Be Subject to Medi-Cal Estate Recovery?
A common concern for many clients who are Medi-Cal recipients is that if they use Medi-Cal to pay for long-term care, they will lose everything they have. There is a misconception that Medi-Cal will take their homes or leave their healthy spouses penniless. Another concern is that once a Medi-Cal recipient passes away, Medi-Cal will come after their estate. We are here to explain how estate recovery works. What does “estate recovery” mean for Medi-Cal recipients? It is a requirement that, when … [Read more...] about Will My Parent’s Estate Be Subject to Medi-Cal Estate Recovery?
Hit-and-Run Should Remind us of the Need for a Sacramento Estate Planning
Five days after a hit-and-run accident on Vaca Valley Parkway, a bicyclist has been released from the hospital. He was riding his bicycle when a young woman ran a stop sign on Crystal Springs Drive and struck him. The victim sustained contusions and road rash, which he believed were the extent of his injuries. However, after returning home and taking a shower, he soon realized he was having trouble breathing. When he returned to the hospital, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic respiratory … [Read more...] about Hit-and-Run Should Remind us of the Need for a Sacramento Estate Planning
Sacramento Conservatorship Facts
There are court procedures established in every state to provide for the legally authorized care of an individual who is unable to care for themselves. For minor children who no longer have a parent available to care for them, a guardianship can be established. However, in California, if an adult needs someone to manage their care, a conservatorship is required. If you believe you may need to have a conservatorship established, here are some general facts about a conservatorship in … [Read more...] about Sacramento Conservatorship Facts
Sacramento Medi-Cal Planning Attorney Warn About Fraud
Medi-Cal fraud and abuse are an unfortunate reality in our state. Fraud and abuse of these important government benefits cost the country billions of dollars each year, as a result of diverted funds that should have been used for valid medical services. Due to this abuse, the cost of Medi-Cal has continuously increased for many. Fraud and abuse also lead to an unnecessary risk of harm to patients when they are being unnecessarily subjected to medical procedures for the benefit of fraudulent … [Read more...] about Sacramento Medi-Cal Planning Attorney Warn About Fraud
