In California, owning assets in a revocable trust enables your family to avoid probate, a court process used to transfer assets to beneficiaries of a will or the decedent’s heirs. One of the main reasons to create a trust is to avoid probate. Unfortunately, more often than we would like, when we assist clients with trust administration after the death…
The Aged and Disabled Medi-Cal program pays for long-term care in a skilled nursing facility and care at home through In Home Support Services (IHSS). In order to qualify for this type of Medi-Cal, you must meet an income test, or have a share of cost if your income is too high, and you are limited in the amount of…
There has been an increase in scams involving people impersonating the government. Scammers say they are from the IRS, Medicare, Social Security Administration, and even the FBI. Most of these scams target seniors and pray on them using fear tactics or promises of big money. Here are a few examples and facts about the government to keep in mind to…
A power of attorney is an essential part of a comprehensive estate plan. It is common to create your entire estate plan and only think about updating your will and trust as your thoughts on distributing your property may change. However, it is imperative to make sure that you keep other documents up to date as well. Specifically, it is…
Big Three from Episode #061: Teach your heirs ahead of time how to handle wealth successfully.Communication and conflict management is KEY to building a solid family foundation, especially for when the older generations are no longer around.Have the family find a shared purpose for using their wealth as a tool. Time-stamped Show Notes: 5:57 – How often do these wealth…
Big Three from Episode #054: Many laws and regulations are governing reverse mortgages that protect consumers and ensure transparency.Reverse mortgages are a useful tool to help solve a variety of financial problems like enabling seniors to remain in their homes, pay for in-home care, and more.Take the time to educate yourself on reverse mortgages. It is worth it to find…