Funding Special Needs Trust

If the settlement was recieved by her, she could still establish a "first party" special needs trust without loosing her benefits. It is important...

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Can a 17 year old be considered gravely disable because he smokes pot daily and drinks one or two beers weeks at a time?

You can only get that type of conservatorship based on a finding of grave disability. That means an inability, due to a mental disorder, to...

As a probate attorney are you more inclined to seek a real estate agent who is certified as a probate specialist?

Yes Beth, I think that will help. You only need a couple of good trust and probate attorneys to keep you bus and make it worthwhile.

When applying for Medicaid can my mom write me a check for 1500 to get under the 2000 in assets allowed a time of application?

Some of theswers don't understand that you are in CA. A $1,500 transfer, even if an outrght gift, will not be penalized by Medi-Cal. This assumes...

How should I deal with a Trust Accounting ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT APPROVAL & RELEASE which contains unacceptable provisions?

1. Do not sigh the release! You are under no obligation whatsoever to do so. 2) Consult with a trust and estate attorney about whether or not you...

I live in california.Can i be the conservator for an autistic adult,or can i only be a limited conservator?

A "Limited Conservatorship," limited to those with a developmental disability, divides the powers of a general conservator into 7 sub-powers, and...

Is Domestic Partnership enough TO PREVENT REASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAX when a partner dies?

I wanted to answer with one word..."Yes," but AVVO says a thoughtful answer needs to be at least 35 characters long.

I have a medi*cal reimbursement question.

I'm a bit late to the party here! The answer that suggested you'd be barred by a 3-year look back is simply wrong. The look back in CA is 30...

My brother is stealing my mothers money. She is 85 years old, and he signs for loans against the house, and directs money from

See an attorney in your county experienced in Elder Law. I also would immediatly call and report this to the Adult Protection Services, or similar...

I Am 59 Years Old & Considering Medicaid Through Obamacare . Will A Trust Protect My Assets? How About The Ladybird Deed?

The current position by DHCS is that recovery of assets after the death of the Medi-Cal recipient will also apply to the ACA "Expanded" Medicaid...