In general, Americans are very uncomfortable talking about end-of-life issues. It can be hard for people to think about (and plan for) their own death, let alone the death of their loved ones. I get it. Yet by not discussing these issues, you are leaving your future caregivers (most often your adult children) in an […]
One of the most common issues that Santa Clara elder law attorneys deal with is how to help clients when it comes to both short-term and long-term care. Folks are living longer than they ever have before, due to advances in both health care and technology. Certainly, this is what people have been hoping would […]
Elder law attorneys in Santa Clara very often find themselves advising adult children of the elderly on the intricacies of managing their parents’ finances. While it may seem straightforward at first, there are a lot of details and difficulties that can get in the way. There are so many things to coordinate, and often the […]
The choice about whether or not to hire a Santa Clara elder lawyer is one that is not to be taken lightly. Unfortunately, it’s a topic that can cause a lot of anxiety both for the senior and for his or her adult children. There are multiple reasons that it’s an uncomfortable conversation to have. […]
As an elder lawyer in Menlo Park with considerable experience, certain questions are asked over and over again. One area that sometimes requires explanation is the difference between conservatorships and powers of attorney. Conservatorships for Elders Conservatorships come into play when an adult experiences some sort of issue that leads to a mental disability. Elder […]
Without a doubt, one of the joys of being an elder law attorney in Silicon Valley comes from seeing the pride clients have in their grandchildren. They continually tell us how amazing it is to see their children become parents and how much they want to be a part of supporting this next generation of […]
For many elder law clients in the San Francisco Peninsula, Social Security benefits represent a very large portion of their post-retirement income. Because of the way that the system has changed since it was originated in 1935, it is extremely complex. Literally hundreds of amendments have been made in the nearly 80 years since the […]
One of the benefits of serving in the US military is health care through the Veterans Administration. There are a variety of benefits available for both veterans and surviving spouses, and the criteria for each can vary. Some estate planning attorneys and elder law attorneys in Silicon Valley work with veterans specifically in order to […]
Recent changes to Medicare are giving elder lawyers and their clients some new options, and you may want to meet with your California attorney to see if they apply to you. A class-action lawsuit was brought, and the proposed settlement has some big implications for those with disabilities and chronic conditions. For decades, standard Medicare […]
There is a growing trend for scam artists targeting older people by preying on their fears about what will happen to their estates. They work their charm to convince their elderly victims here in Menlo Park to create a “living trust,” but the outcome is not at all what they promise. First of all, a […]
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