When an estate is probated, the courts supervise the transfer of the estate of the deceased in an organized manner. There are rules and procedures that must be followed, based on the probate laws of the state where the person resided. An executor or administrator will be appointed to oversee the process. If you have the honor of being appointed to oversee probate of an estate, our Los Alamitos probate lawyers want to help you avoid these mistakes. The basics of the Los Alamitos probate … [Read more...] about Los Alamitos Probate Lawyers Warn of These Mistakes
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Can Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits Help with Long-Term Care Costs?
If you are a veteran, you are hopefully aware of Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits which are available to those of you who served for at least 90 days, with at least one of those days occurring during wartime. These benefits are also available to their surviving spouses. The qualifying disability does not need to be service-related. A common question that veterans have, as they age and consider long-term care, is whether the costs for such care will be covered by Aid and Attendance benefits. … [Read more...] about Can Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits Help with Long-Term Care Costs?
Lost Alamitos Trust Lawyers Discuss the Benefits of Pet Trusts
Contrary to what many people think, 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. Here, our Los Alamitos … [Read more...] about Lost Alamitos Trust Lawyers Discuss the Benefits of Pet Trusts
The Importance of Los Angeles Estate Planning for Veterans
The importance of Los Angeles estate planning for veterans should not be overlooked. Although most veterans are entitled to a wealth of benefits as a result of their service to our country, it is still wise for them to engage in proper estate planning in order to prepare themselves and their families for the future. The reality is if a veteran wants their estate to be protected for their loved ones, as nearly everyone does, then they must have an estate plan. Without estate planning, the … [Read more...] about The Importance of Los Angeles Estate Planning for Veterans
Fountain Valley Health Care Providers Convicted for Illegal Prescriptions
According to a recent article, a physician assistant employed at a medical clinic in Fountain Valley was convicted of federal drug-trafficking after it was discovered that the health care provider was writing prescriptions for narcotics without a medical purpose. Specifically, Kaitlyn Phuong Nguyen was found guilty of illegally distributing oxycodone, methadone, and alprazolam through prescriptions with no medical need. According to the prosecutors in the case, Nguyen “performed only cursory … [Read more...] about Fountain Valley Health Care Providers Convicted for Illegal Prescriptions
What Happens to a Medicaid Trust if I Never Need It?
Our Long Beach Medicaid attorneys recommend Medicaid planning as a part of a comprehensive estate plan. Another recommendation is to include a Medicaid trust as part of your overall plan. When making these decisions clients typically have many questions. One of those questions is: what happens to the Medicaid trust if you never actually need it? Our experienced Long Beach Medicaid attorneys can answer these and other questions about Medicaid trusts and Medicaid planning. How is Medicaid … [Read more...] about What Happens to a Medicaid Trust if I Never Need It?
Trust Lawyers Discuss the Benefits of Pooled Trusts
If you have a loved one with special needs, you may want to consider creating a special needs trust to help provide for their care. Special needs trusts are very useful because they allow those with special needs to maintain sufficient resources while protecting their eligibility for government benefits. There are many different ways to create and fund a special needs trust. Using a pooled trust in your special needs planning is one good option to consider. Let our trust lawyers explain the … [Read more...] about Trust Lawyers Discuss the Benefits of Pooled Trusts
Why Hire a Probate Attorney?
As the Executor or Administrator of the estate of a recently deceased loved one, your role in the probate process will require you to navigate the often complex California probate laws and procedures. Moreover, you will likely need to do so during a time of heightened emotions and grief that follow the death of someone close to you. Retaining the services of an experienced California probate attorney from the Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors to assist you throughout the probate process is the … [Read more...] about Why Hire a Probate Attorney?
Probate Litigation
If you recently lost a loved one, the last thing you may want to become involved in is a legal battle. Unfortunately, that is sometimes precisely what happens during the probate of an estate. If you find yourself facing probate litigation in California, the assistance of an experienced probate attorney will be invaluable. Given the complexity of California probate laws, and the emotionally charged nature of many probate disputes, it is in your best interest to have one of the seasoned probate … [Read more...] about Probate Litigation
Basics of Estate Planning: Lack of Coordination
Blog Author: Stephen C. Hartnett, J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. This is another in a series of blogs on the basics of estate planning. Perhaps the most common mistake in estate planning is a lack of coordination. This is not where the client, attorney, or advisor cannot walk and chew gum at the same time. This is a failure to consider all the different aspects of a plan and how they may (or may not) work together. An … [Read more...] about Basics of Estate Planning: Lack of Coordination
