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Elder Abuse: What Is It, How to Recognize It, And How To Fight …

WEBElder abuse is on the rise. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some form of abuse. Although …

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How to Get into a Skilled Nursing Facility

WEBStep 6: Request Medical Records. As part of the admissions process, you will need to request the patient’s doctor’s office to transfer the medical record, history and …

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Preparing for Coronavirus: The #1 Legal Document Every Adult …

WEBAs the coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life and leave Americans uncertain of the future, you don’t have to feel helpless during this pandemic. In fact, now …

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Eviction Relief for Residents of California Nursing Homes and …

WEBJudicial Council of California adopts emergency rule for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis. While state, county, and municipal authorities in California have …

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Lawful Grounds for Discharge from a Skilled Nursing Facility and …

WEBThe Six (6) Legal Reasons for a Discharge: i.The resident’s health has greatly improved so that the resident no longer needs the care provided by the SNF; …

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Estate Planning and Mental Illness: Things to Consider

WEBDid you know that 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience a mental illness? Understanding this fact will not only help us remove the stigma surrounding …

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Estate Planning and Mental Health: How Preparing for the Future …

WEBApproximately 20% of adults in the United States experience a mental illness annually, with anxiety disorders being one of the most prevalent mental health …

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The Epidemic in Nursing Home Evictions

WEBMany elderly and disabled people take up residency in nursing homes following a hospital visit and pay for the services with Medicare. However, Medicare …

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New Medi-Cal Recovery Law

WEBNew Medi-Cal Recovery Law - Senate Bill (SB) 833. The new law provides for the following: Avoids recovery against the estates of surviving spouses or registered …

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The Importance of Including a Statement of Intent or Purpose in …

WEBA well-drafted letter of intent will express in plain English the trustmaker’s goals or purposes that might be confusing if they were in the trust document itself. A …

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When Can Someone Be Declared Legally Incompetent

WEBTo be declared incompetent, a person must show the lack of capacity to make sound decisions - not simply because they’ve made irresponsible or foolish …

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Pros and Cons of a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT)

WEBSome potential drawbacks to using a SLAT are as follows: Gifts made to a SLAT are final and cannot be undone. If the beneficiary spouse dies before the …

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COVID-19 Vaccine to Be Given to Californians With Disabilities

WEBThe California Department of Public Health has announced that beginning March 15, those with serious health conditions between the ages of 16 and 64 can be …

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Alternative to 5150 Call

WEBIf you or a loved one are prone to acute psychiatric crises and live in Contra Costa County, there is now an alternative to dialing 911 and risking the dreaded “5150 …

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How to Protect Your Child's Inheritance From Their Spouse

WEBHolding your child's inheritance in trust involves the following steps: Placing money and property in a trust. Naming a trust beneficiary (i.e., your child) Naming a …

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Filial Laws: So Who is Legally Responsible for Elder Parents

WEBFilial, meaning due from the daughter or son, is a funny word to say.However, filial laws have, in recent years, garnered increasing attention for their …

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Domestic Partnership vs. Marriage: What You Should Know When …

WEBA domestic partnership, in general, is a relationship in which two adults live together and plan to do so indefinitely. The laws on domestic partnerships and the legal …

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What Is HEMS and Why Is It Included in So Many Trusts

WEBHEMS stands for “health, education, maintenance, or support” and is usually included in trust agreements to guide a trustee on the types of distributions they …

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How Much Should I Compensate My Successor Trustee

WEBIn such a case, it makes sense that the trustee hire someone at $25 per hour, or whatever the standard rate for similar work in the same geographical location is, …

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