January 5, 2021

“UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES” OF PROPOSITION 19?   California’s “Proposition 19," which was passed by a narrow (51% to 49%) margin on the November ballot, affected two unrelated...

November 1, 2020

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL CAREGIVERS MONTH. A CAREGIVER’S BILL OF RIGHTS Caregiving is a tough job. This November, we remember the people who lovingly give baths, clean...

October 1, 2020

The Senior Health Planning Account Act can be of great help to seniors, especially those whose finances have been impacted due to health care...

October 1, 2020

November 30, 2018

Are you wondering how the introduction of the new tax law this year might impact you? For many taxpayers, the new tax law creates...

December 30, 2017

There are few things more frustrating than trying to help a friend or loved one who lacks the mental capacity to care for his...

November 1, 2017

July 31, 2016

On July 13, 2016, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, a variation of a bill that the United...

July 2, 2016

The CALIFORNIA END OF LIFE OPTION ACT was signed into law on October 5, 2015 and just went into effect on June 9, 2016....

December 31, 2015

As many of you may know, there was no “cost of living” adjustment for Social Security benefits for 2016. Due to a flat consumer...

November 1, 2015

Proposed Rule Could Undermine Last Remaining Defense for Individuals Seeking Re-Establishment of Constitutional Right to Trial Washington, DC — An NPR article published in October, “Suing a...

November 1, 2015

Washington, DC — Older driver and drivers with some chronic illnesses (hereinafter referred to as “Senior Driver” even though they may not be senior)...

July 29, 2015

Washington, D.C. — The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) applauds the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for proposing a rule to pay providers for discussing...

May 30, 2015

This month’s Elder Law Review™ addresses the topic of transfers of assets, subsequent returns, and the effect on institutional Medicaid eligibility. When an applicant...

April 29, 2015

Medi-Cal is California’s version of the federal Medicaid program. The “Long-Term” Medi-Cal program assists people in paying for long-term skilled nursing home placements. At speaking engagements and...