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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Getting the Most Out of MedicaidThe Medicaid program provides comprehensive health coverage and financial protection to millions of Americans.
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What You Need to Know About Estate Planning for Special NeedsPlanning for a loved one's future is one of the most critical aspects of making sure they are protected.
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Protecting Nursing Home Residents Through CMS PoliciesInfectious diseases such as the flu and COVID-19 pose a public health threat to nursing homes. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, outlines specific policies and protocols for residential health facilities.
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An Overview of What Is Covered in a Living WillThe purpose of a living will is to outline your medical preferences in writing before you become incapacitated. Incapacity can happen for many reasons, including an accident, an illness rendering you too sick to communicate, dementia, anesthesia, a stroke, a coma, and more.
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A Guide to LGBTQIA+ Estate PlanningIt is crucial to plan your estate regardless of your gender identity or sexual orientation in order to protect your assets, your wishes, and the people you love.
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What Is the Purpose of an Advance Directive?Kevin stares at the door of Winnie's nursing home room with tears streaming down his cheeks.
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What You Need to Know About Pet TrustsThe creation of a pet trust can provide for your horses, dogs, cats, parrots, or even more exotic pets such as snakes and lizards after you die or are no longer capable of caring for them.
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An Overview of Gift TaxationTransferring assets, cash or property, without receiving anything of equal value is subject to gift tax.
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How Does a Continuing Care Retirement Community Work?A continuing care retirement community (CCRC) consists of three distinct living phases.
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The Tragic Legacy of Larry KingDuring his career, Larry King married seven women and had five children with several of them.
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What a Divorce Means for Estate PlanningDivorce is rarely an easy process. There is a lot of stress and emotion involved. There are many factors to consider that may also change over time.
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Residents of nursing homes are protected by the policies of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesNursing homes face a variety of public health challenges from infectious diseases like the flu and COVID-19. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, outlines specific policies and protocols for residential health facilities.