Administrators are individuals who are appointed by the court during probate proceedings to carry out the duties that would normally fall to executors. Courts appoint administrators when the decedent did not leave a will or when the person named as executor in their...
Elder Law
Using a conservatorship to provide for an aging parent
All of us want our parents and older loved ones to live long, healthy lives. But as individuals age, their risk of developing a cognitive impairment increases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in nine older adults report worsening...
Nursing home planning and the care plan
Considering your potential need for long-term care isn't an easy feat. After all, it requires you to consider the possibility that there may come a time when you are no longer able to adequately care for yourself. It can also be a financial challenge given that...
We’re here to help with Medicaid and long-term care planning
Recently on the blog we talked about Medicaid planning and the effectiveness of long-term care insurance. These are important matters, considering the fact that most of us will need some sort of long-term care in the future. To successfully address these matters,...
Medicaid planning and long-term care insurance
As we age, our need for medical care increases. While some Californians are fortunate enough to obtain this care and remain at home, others need more extensive long-term care such as the assistance of a nursing home. Regardless of the extent of care needed, such...
The basics of a conservatorship
As we age, our ability to care for ourselves diminishes considerably. While some of us are fortunate enough to handle our own affairs late into life, others become unable to perform even some of life's basic duties. When this happens, these individuals or their loved...
Medi-Cal health coverage for seniors
Seniors in the Torrance area understand how important health care is. Seniors citizens need more healthcare than most because of their age and needs. Health care can be incredibly expensive, which is why the state-run Medicaid plan, Medi-Cal, is a popular option for...