Your final wishes can come into conflict with a variety of state and federal laws. In our blog, we explore how current U.S. laws affect the amount of your assets that can be passed on to beneficiaries, and examine how California legislation affects Medi-Cal eligibility, probate, taxation, and other financial considerations.
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Planning Your Assets and Property Estate While UnmarriedIn record numbers, older Americans are experiencing widowhood or divorce, leading to new partnerships.
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Living Wills: Ten Things You Need to KnowHow would you decide how to care for yourself if you were seriously ill or accidentally injured?
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The Importance of Financial Literacy and Discipline in Building WealthA steady path can make you a self-made millionaire if you're in the millennial generation or younger.
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The Benefits of Artificial Intelligence for Long-Term CareThe adoption of AI in LTC may lead to more effective and efficient decisions, but it can also lead to harmful consequences, including depersonalizing and dehumanizing care.
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Planning for Medicaid with an Elder Law AttorneyThe steep costs associated with long-term care have made Medicaid planning a growing trend for middle-class Americans. Legally restructuring financial resources helps people qualify before the need for care arises
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Understanding Gun TrustsGun trusts can be used to allow more than one person to use restricted firearms and legally pass them to designated beneficiaries after the trustmaker’s death.
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The Impact of Tax Law Changes on Retirement and Estate PlanningTax provisions, including updates to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the SECURE 2.0 Act, became law in 2022. They may significantly affect your retirement plans.
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Elder Law and Senior Care TechnologyAs a result of technological advancements in self-monitoring medical devices, telehealth, and smart homes, many aging Americans are able to remain in their homes for longer and live more safely.
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A Brief Overview of Irrevocable and Revocable TrustsEstate planning often involves the use of revocable and irrevocable trusts. Each has benefits and drawbacks depending on your goals. However, both trusts are legal arrangements to manage and distribute your property during your lifetime or afterward.
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Understanding Conservatorship or Guardianship for Adults With DisabilitiesA guardianship or conservatorship is a legal arrangement for individuals with developmental disabilities who are unable to make important decisions or care for themselves as adults.
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What Is the Process of Estate Administration?Estate administration refers to the process of managing and dispersing an individual's assets after he or she dies in the United States.
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There Is Hope for Alzheimer’s Prevention With a New Drug TherapyIt was recently announced by researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University that mice with Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be protected from the disease with pharmacological "chaperone therapy".