A Long Beach probate lawyer can provide valuable assistance to probate administrators or executors through the entire probate process. A Long Beach probate lawyer can be an invaluable resource, particularly because the laws in every state are different with regard to probate proceedings and any special requirements established by certain county probate courts.The estate administration processWhen someone passes away, the property which makes up that person's estate will be distributed to … [Read more...]
Important Differences Between Medicare and Medi-Cal Benefits
When it’s time to consider Medi-Cal Planning in California and the potential need for benefits, you may be confused about the differences between Medi-Cal and Medicare. Our Medi-Cal planning attorneys can explain the differences and advise you on which type of benefits you need and which type of benefits you maybe be eligible for.California's Medi-Cal ProgramCalifornia’s Medicaid program is known as Medi-Cal. This comprehensive program provides free or low-cost health coverage to California … [Read more...]
Three Tips for Avoiding Estate Litigation
Estate litigation can present a challenge for many different reasons. Not every disagreement will necessarily lead to estate litigation, but there are some issues that are more likely to bring people to court than others. Whether you are facing litigation initiated by someone else or you are considering filing a lawsuit yourself, our Orange County trust and estate litigation attorneys are here to help. But, if you want to avoid estate litigation, here are three tips that may help you in that … [Read more...]
Medi-Cal Planning Attorneys Discuss Living Wills as Healthcare Directives
Contrary to what many people believe, a living will that includes vague language is not as effective as a healthcare directive as one that is very detailed. The instructions you include should be a specific as possible in order to avoid confusion later on. Unclear language leads to confusion and ultimately conflicting interpretations. A common example is when people say "no heroic measures," they may intend that to mean no artificial nutrition and hydration. Yet, their physicians may not … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Medi-Cal Planning Attorneys Warn About the Black Market
Medicaid fraud happens when someone intentionally misrepresents the truth in order to acquire unauthorized Medicaid benefits. As your Los Angeles Medi-Cal attorney knows, Medi-Cal services fraud is not only committed by patients. Healthcare providers can be guilty of Medi-Cal services fraud, as well. If you have not heard of the Medi-Cal black market, let our Los Angeles Medi-Cal planning attorneys explain.What is considered Medi-Cal services fraud?Medi-Cal fraud happens when someone … [Read more...]
A Life Estate Can Help With Medi-Cal Recovery Avoidance
Medicaid estate recovery and Medicaid liens are a common concern for many clients. It is important for you to understand that you have a right to protect your home from loss. Regardless of whether you actually need Medicaid to cover nursing home or residential care, Medi-Cal recovery avoidance strategies can help you protect your residence and your family’s future.Medi-Cal recovery avoidance strategiesOne Medi-Cal recovery avoidance technique that our Los Angeles Medicaid attorneys suggest … [Read more...]
Understanding Orange County Probate Ancillary Proceedings
As most people already know, probate refers to the court proceeding through which your property is transferred to your heirs after your death. There are several steps involved and they are typically the same in every court. If you are an Orange County resident, these proceedings will take place in the Orange County probate court. However, there may be additional proceedings required if your estate includes property located in another state. In those situations, Orange County probate ancillary … [Read more...]
Long Beach Residents Can Create Pet Trusts
Contrary to what Long Beach residents may believe, you cannot simply leave money to your pet in your will. Pets are considered property under the law, so they cannot “inherit” money from you, as some people assume. Yet, even with a detailed provision in your will for your pet, you may not be securing your pet’s future as well as you might think. If you want to guarantee that your family friend will be properly cared for after your death, you should seriously consider a pet trust.How does a … [Read more...]
What is Administration of the Trust?
Trust administration is the unsupervised procedure for transferring property from the decedent, who is the individual who has died, to the decedent’s beneficiaries as identified in a trust. A common question posed by many clients is: What is administration of the trust? This article will explain the basics.What is expected of a trustee?The services of a trustee are critical to successful trust administration. As the trustee, you are the person responsible for seeing to it that the provisions … [Read more...]
Everything You Should Know About Orange County Trust Administration
If you have been asked to serve as a trustee, you are agreeing to a take on a very important responsibility. The services of a trustee are critical to successful Los Angeles trust administration. As the trustee, you are the individual responsible for ensuring that the requirements set out in the trust agreement are satisfied. The trustee is also responsible for managing the assets that have been placed in trust, as well as maintaining accurate records of all transactions that involve the trust … [Read more...]
