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Richard Scott Stewart
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Richard Scott Stewart has concentrated his law practice on solving the legal problems affecting the California senior population. These problems include Medi-Cal benefit law, estate planning and asset protection and retention. Mr. Stewart graduated from California Western School of Law in 1995. He is a member of the California Bar, San Diego County Bar Association and California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform as well as the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Mr. Stewart served as Co-Chair of the San Diego County Bar Association Elder Law Section in 2006 and 2007. In this position he was responsible for directing the continuing education programs for the San Diego County Bar Association for other Southern California Elder Law Attorneys. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the George G. Glenner Alzheimer Family Centers.
Mr. Stewart has appeared as a regular guest on the Lawyer in Blue Jeans radio show, heard on KSDO 1130. He has also appeared on KGTV Channel 10 News and KUSI Channel 9 News. He currently conducts seminars on elder law topics throughout Southern California for caregiver support groups. He regularly appears before the Alzheimer’s Association in both San Diego and Riverside Counties, the Parkinson’s Association of both San Diego and Riverside Counties, San Diego OASIS, Care Connexxus, Southern Caregivers Association, Rotary Association, and YMCA.
Mr. Stewart also conducts regular educational programs on Medi-Cal eligibility and long-term care issues for the Society of Certified Financial Advisors, National Business Institute, The Western Regional Chapter of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, The Southern California Institute, Scripps Hospital, Sharp Hospital, Pomerado Hospital and the North County Probate Division of the San Diego Superior Court. Mr. Stewart’s practice is devoted to estate planning, asset protection and retention, and other elder law issues. Mr. Stewart has represented clients throughout California, assisting them with Medi-Cal eligibility planning and to reduce their burden of long-term care costs.
“I enjoy practicing in this area of law because it gives me an opportunity to help a segment of our population escape from the financial ruin that can result from a stay in a nursing home. Helping a family in need, when all seems lost, affords me personal rewards that no other area of law can offer.”
-Richard Scott Stewart
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Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
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Location
California Estate and Elder Law
9820 Willow Creek Road, Suite 460, San Diego, CA, 92131
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Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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My first meeting with Scott was wonderful. I was so nervous about my situation and he really took the time to listen and give a realistic strategy for how to handle my case. After that initial meeting, I had gathered all the information Scott needed and called back a week later. He didn't get back to...
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Replied last October 16, 2012This "client" never was a client. She came in and had hours of free advice and then was upset when I decided that her case was not a good fit for my office.
Richard Scott Stewart's Lawyer Endorsements
"Richard Stewart is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Attorney Stewart for seven years. He is highly respected in his specialized area of law and well known in the legal community. He is the go to attorney for local media when they are doing stories that are meant to inform the public about issues concerning elder law and he should be the go to attorney for all issues dealing with elder law. Honest, sincere, and a caring attorney for not only his clients, but for those affected by issues affecting his clients."
"Even though Mr. Stewart is somewhat new to Avvo his answers are consistently accurate, informative and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are precisely the qualities that any client would be looking for in an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Because Attorney Stewart and I practice in some of the same areas of law, I have had the privilege of reviewing many of his answers to Avvo questions. His answers reflect a depth of knowledge and a desire to provide practical guidance to the asker. Attorney Stewart is a tremendous resource for Avvo and I look forward to learning more about California elder law and probate procedures from his future answers. Anyone needing a top-notch probate, estate planning and elder law attorney in Southern California would do well to consider Richard Stewart. James Frederick"
"Richard Stewart is an excellent elder law attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable and client oriented. I have also been impressed with his answers here on Avvo."
"I have known Mr. Stewart professionally for over 8 years now, having referred many elderly clients to him for legal assistance. His experience in handling matters involving the complex areas of estate planning and securing Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits has proven extemely valueable for the clients I have referred, and I have always received positive feedback about the quality of service and care provided by Mr. Stewart from those clients whom I have referred. I continue to refer clients to Mr. Stewart when the need arises, and I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Scott is a very bright and well-respected lawyer in the community. I readily refer my clients to him for any Medi-Cal planning and/or estate planning needs."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Scott is a fantastic resource to my clients. He has helped me on numerous occasions through the complicated maze of elder law and public benefits. I have seen him in action counseling clients. His solutions are always sensible and the right fit for the matters at hand."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Best Lawyers, Palm Springs Life
2011
Honorarium, Lemon Grove Rotary
2011
Honorarium, National City Rotary
2011
Top Attorney, Palm Springs Life
2010
Honorarium, El Cajon Rotary
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, California Estate and Elder Law
1996 - Present
Partner, Elder Care Law Firm
Associations
2010 - Present
Southern California InstituteWealth Education Instructor
2005 - Present
Elder Care Resource TeamMember
1996 - Present
California Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
Caregiver Coalition
Member
San Diego OASIS
Faculty
2011 - 2011
San Diego County Bar Elder Law SectionCo-chair
2010 - 2012
Desert Law GroupOf Counsel
2006 - 2008
San Diego County Bar AssociationCo-Chair Elder Law Section
2006 - 2014
George G. Glenner Alzheimer Family CenterBoard Member
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Education
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California Western SOL
law
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Virginia Commonwealth Univ
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2011
Thursday Insights
Long-Term Care Planning
2011
Parkinson's Disease Assn
Legal Issues and Long-Term Care
2011
Palomar College
Legal Issues and Long-Term Care
2011
Oasis Senior Education
Legal Planning for Seniors
2011
Oasis
Elder Law
2011
National City Rotary
Legal and Financial Issues in Long Term Care
2011
MS Caregiver forum
Legal and Financial Issues in Long Term Care
2011
Medical Education Speaker's Network
Legal Issues in Health Care
2011
Lunch and Learn
Planning for Long-Term Care
2011
Lemon Grove Rotary
Planning for Long-Term Care
2011
15th Tax and Accounting Institute
Elder Care: Planning for Generations
2010
The California Forum
Medi-Cal and other Gov't Benefits
2010
The California Forum
Elder Law
2010
Support Group Meeting
Estate Planning and Long-Term Care
2010
San Diego Oasis
Elder Law Planning
2010
End of Life Conference
Long-Term Care Planning
2010
Caregiver Conference
Legal Aspects of Long-Term Care
2010
Caregiver Conference
Planning for Long-Term Care
2010
Brain Health Forum
Long-Term Care Planning
2010
Alzheimer's Caregiver Conference
Legal Issues
Publications
2011
Foothills Bar Association
Medi-Cal Recovery an Unavoidable Event
2010
Long-Term Care and Planning
Long-Term Care and Planning
2010
Attorney Credits
Medi-Cal Recovery - An Unavoidable Event?
2010
The most important steps following a dementia diagnosis
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07 Nov 2012
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03 Nov 2012
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San Diego Elder Law and Medi-Cal
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