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Laura Butkute
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About Laura

Protect your loved ones. Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Medi-cal. Call today.

Laura Butkute is a UCLA Law School graduate, licensed to practice law by the California State Bar. Her legal education includes a master's degree in law from Vilnius University, faculty of law.

 
 

Since the beginning of her legal carrier, elder law has been Laura's main focus. In addition to estate planning, probate, conservatorship areas of law, she possesses a unique knowledge of Medi-Cal planning and asset protection that many other estate planning attorneys do not.

 
 

Ms. Butkute can also provide her clients with legal representation in the areas of personal injury and bankruptcy law.

 

Laura is a member of Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law sections of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

 
 

Ms. Butkute believes that giving back will be a big part of her life. For years she has volunteered her legal pro bono hours in different senior centers throughout Southern California.

 

Practice areas

OtherElder lawProbateEstate planningMedicaid and medicare
  1. Medicaid and medicare: 40%

    Medi-cal planning and asset protection

    17 years

  2. Estate planning: 30%

    Wills, trusts and power of attorneys & Trust Administration

    17 years

  3. Probate: 15%

    17 years

  4. Elder law: 10%

    Conservatorship

    17 years

  1. Bankruptcy and debt: 5%

    Chapter 7 and Chapter 13

    17 years

Languages spoken

English, Lithuanian, Russian

Photos and videos

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Contact

475 Washington Blvd.
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Laura Butkute

475 Washington Blvd.
Marina del Rey, CA, 90292

Office (310) 439-3702

Website

www.eldercarelawca.com

Elder Care Law California

16133 Ventura Boulevard
7th floor
Encino, CA, 91436

Office (866) 822-7211

Elder Care Law California

21250 Hawthorne Boulevard
5th & 7th floors
Torrance, CA, 90503

Office (866) 822-7211

Elder Care Law California

225 South Lake Avenue
3rd floor
Pasadena, CA, 91101

Office (866) 822-7211

Elder Care Law California

5757 West Century Blvd
7th floor
Los Angeles, CA, 90045

Office (866) 822-7211

Elder Care Law California

2625 Townsgate Road
Suite 330
Westlake Village, CA, 91361

Office (866) 822-7211

Elder Care Law California

3150 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Suite 200
Long Beach, CA, 90804

Office (866) 822-7211

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive200907/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
National ChampionshipLithuanian National Debate Team1997
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyElder Care Law, CA2011 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
California Lawyers AssociationMember2009 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember2009 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of California School of LawLL.M - Master of Laws2007
Faculty of Law Vilnius UniversityLL.M - Master of Laws2005

Reviews

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Knowledgeable and Timely Help with Medi-Cal

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It is with pleasure and deep appreciation that we thank Laura Butkute and her executive director, Weylon Shineman, for all their expertise and insight in successfully navigating the tortuous ins and outs of moving our mother into the Medi-Cal program; this at a time when our lives were in turmoil from all the circumstances surrounding our mother’s accident. During this undertaking, they were always available to answer our many questions and concerns with patience and care, counseling us on financial matters, as well as advising us as to the progress of the process. It was a great relief to know that their experience in these matters was taking this complex task out of our hands. We recommend Elder Care Law California enthusiastically and without reservation.
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From frustration to fruition

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I had visited another elder law attorney who charged me $600.00 per visit. 1st visit he affirmed my family were eligible for Medi-Cal; 2nd visit he re-affirmed our eligibility. He did not know how to file an application. He was no help and gave no counsel. He also offered more help if I were to pay him $5,000.00 to put him on retainer. After calling Laura Butkute we had a Medi-Cal case number and within a week an ID card. In less than 45 days we received a phone call from Weylon Shineman saying he had received a verbal approval. I cannot express my gratitude in an adequate way. I am able to keep my home, my car and our assets and my husband will receive the care he needs. Thank you Laura.
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Professional and caring assistance

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Elder Care Law is highly professional and knowledgeable in the MediCal arena and assisted our family with securing MediCal for our aging parents. My father became disabled and has been admitted to a health care center for long term care. There is no way the family could have afforded his much needed health care services without MediCal benefits. Laura Butkute guided us through the maze of the complexities of the health care system, and we are grateful to her and her staff for their assistance.
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Highly recommend

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My grandmother is in a nursing home and was denied by Medi-Cal. Ms. Butkute helped me with medi-cal eligibility and she was approved. We got all the money we had paid reimbursed and now she is covered for all her needs. I am extremely satisfied with the work Ms. Butkute did on our behalf and highly recommend her services.
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Marc Weitz, Business Attorney on Oct 1, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Laura is a reliable and excellent attorney. I've referred cases to her for years. Clients have always been happy, and one told me that Laura asks questions that other attorneys never thought to ask her. I've even referred my own mother to her. So, yes, I endorse her.

Phillip Slot, Health care Attorney on Jul 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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