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Choosing A Personal Representative

Choosing a Personal Representative

Your California last will and testament is a critical legal instrument that allows you to say what assets you have and where you want them to go, provide instructions regarding your final wishes, and name potentialREAD MORE >
How Can I Plan For My Disabled Sibling

How Can I Plan for My Disabled Sibling?

When a child has a significant special need or disability, their parents often take care of them well into adulthood. As time passes and aging parents can no longer provide for their child’s advanced needs, theREAD MORE >
What Are The Options For My Parent With Dementia

What are the Options for My Parent with Dementia?

As your parents age, you are probably going to notice changes in their health. In some instances, these changes may include a decrease in cognitive functioning due to dementia. When a person has dementia, symptoms canREAD MORE >
Common Mistakes When Transferring Assets To Qualify For Medi Cal

Common Mistakes When Transferring Assets to Qualify for Medi-Cal

For many people, retirement planning will include downsizing and budgeting for the future. One area that can sometimes get overlooked during this process is Medi-Cal planning. Unlike Medicare, Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program) pays for long-term careREAD MORE >
What Does A California Living Will Actually Do

What Does a California Living Will Actually Do?

When it comes to estate planning, you may hear several terms that sound similar but have different meanings. For instance, a “will” and a “living will” may sound like they are the same type of estateREAD MORE >