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Communities We Serve – Fountain Valley

We would like to thank our neighbors in Fountain Valley for visiting our website. If you are looking for a licensed estate planning or incapacity planning attorney in the Los Angeles area, you have found a reliable local resource. Fountain Valley, located in Orange County, has a population of more than 55,000.  Nearly a third of the Fountain Valley community are seniors. Our elder law and incapacity planning attorneys at the Schomer Law Group recommend incapacity planning sooner rather than later.

Strategies for dealing with Alzheimer’s

Dr. Gary Small will be the guest speaker at a seminar, “Strategies for Successful Aging: Is Preventing Alzheimer’s Possible?” The seminar is scheduled for September 18th at The Center at Founders Village in Fountain Valley. The cost is $35 per person. Dr. Small will discuss his research findings regarding early detection and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and age-related decline in cognitive functioning.

What is Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that causes difficulty with memory, thinking, and behavior. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s most often develop slowly and get worse over time, until the symptoms become severe enough to interfere with the individual’s daily tasks.  Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia.  It accounts for between 60 and 80 percent of all diagnosed dementia cases.  If you have a loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer’s or you believe they may be, it is time to start thinking about incapacity planning.

Dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s

One of the primary challenges of dealing with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia is the eventual loss of ability to think clearly.  This symptom makes it difficult or even impossible to make legal, financial and medical decisions.  The best course of action is to begin incapacity planning as soon as a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s has been made, if not before.  Why?  Because it is easier to make a plan while your loved one is still able to participate.  In most situations, individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s are still able to understand and make their own decisions.

Alzheimer’s Association – California Southland

In California, there is a great organization that is here to help families dealing with this terrible disease.  The Alzheimer’s Association provides a 24/7 Helpline for reliable information and support.  The toll-free number is (800) 272-3900.  The Alzheimer’s Association offers families and caregivers comprehensive online resources and information, addressing all stages of the disease.

Why is incapacity planning necessary?

Regardless of whether Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia is involved, it is not common for seniors to reach a point where assistance is needed in managing their medical and financial affairs.  There are certain steps that should be taken to make it easier for a loved-one or trusted friend to help with those issues.  The good news is, there are decisions that can be made now, and plans that can be put in place, that will allow someone you trust to make decisions for you if you are no longer able to do so.

Advance Directives

Under both state and federal law, you have a fundamental right to control your own life.  With these rights comes the ability to decide ahead of time who will have the authority to make certain decisions for you if you ever become incapacitated. An advance directive allows you to make choice right now.  Advance directives are written legal documents that provide instructions or “directives” in advance, to be followed only in the event that you are unable to make decisions for yourself due to incapacity. Most incapacity planning includes documents such as a power of attorney, the appointment of a health care agent, a living will or an advance medical directive.

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document that simply conveys to someone you have chosen the power to manage your affairs, as you see fit.  There are two common types of powers of attorney, one for finances and one for medical care.  The power of attorney for finances is an inexpensive and reliable way to allow someone to manage your finances, should you ever become incapacitated.  A durable power of attorney for health care, very similar to a power of attorney for finances, is another common estate planning tool used to help in making necessary health care decisions.

Advance Health Care Directives

Advance health care directives are similar to living wills, except that they provide specific instructions for medical treatment you consent to receive, not solely end-of-life decisions.  Advance health care directives provide an efficient and flexible way to plan for future health care.

If you have questions regarding estate planning, incapacity planning, or any other elder law issues, please contact the Schomer Law Group either online or by calling us in Los Angeles at (310) 337-7696.

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July 29, 2020
    

We need to update our Living Trust and attended Schomer Law Group’s seminar. Afterwards we made an appointment and were impressed by the attention Scott Schomer and Liran Aliav gave to our case answering all questions and making suggestions how to minimize the estate tax. All the office staff is very friendly and we highly recommend Schomer Law Group.

Frank & Jutta R
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July 29, 2020
    

Mr. Schomer does an amazing job at explaining all the intricacies of establishing a trust. He and his team help you every step of the way so you always know what to expect and what you are preparing for. Best education you can get and the best gift you can give your family.

Paula M.
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July 29, 2020
    

We put off getting a trust for years. After attending a seminar with Scott Schomer we realized that the time had come to get a trust. We were given very good reasons for why we should get a trust. No pressure, just the plain facts. We are very relieved and happy to finally get our trust. Scott and Cesar were very knowledgeable, helpful and listened to our ideas of what we had to say. Any questions that we have now and in the future they are available to assist us to solve them. I recommend the Schomer Law Group and I wish we knew about them years ago.

Phillip G.
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July 29, 2020
    

When you’re presented with an invitation to attend in a mailer, you may have reservations, this was a truly gift!! My wife and I were educated and guided through the process of creating a family trust.
Both of our parents had attorney’s that “worked” with wills/trusts, but came up short. Fortunately, the Schomer Law Group was there! This is a group of attorney’s that only specialize in estate planning, law, and financial advice, so you know you’re getting expert and personalized advice. This is the best money we’ve ever spent!! Thank you!

Bob L.
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July 29, 2020
    

We knew we had to update our 10 year old ( 20 page ) trust. After several detailed meetings, Liran and Cesar produced a large ( 300 pages + ) highly detailed trust document that we have used to make sure our family estate is well managed and clearly understood.
They were all very helpful in answering myriad questions and explaining all the various options…

We would strongly recommend the Schomer Law Group to anyone with an estate of even modest means, to assure proper planning…

Bob S.
Client Review
July 29, 2020
    

We had contemplated updating our will and starting a trust for a number of years. After attending a talk by Scott Schomer we realized we were long overdue and the potential downside of not having our affairs in order was significant. Scott and his excellent team made the process simple and seamless. They were great listeners, addressed all our concerns and even pulled and processed all the paperwork from our financial institutions. If you are looking for assistance with estate planning, wills and trusts, we highly recommend Schomer Law Group.

Robert F.
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July 29, 2020
    

Very competent & informative – friendly atmosphere – ready to answer the most mundane questions – relaxed.

Joan S.
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July 29, 2020
    

Mr. Schomer was excellent in getting our family trust and estate affairs in order. My husband and I had put off doing this and Scott really made the process easy! He is very passionate in making sure his clients get all that they need and we really appreciated it. I would highly recommend him and look forward to the many years he will be available to assist our family.

Kim

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