On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in trusts & trust administration on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Many people in California have loved ones who are struggling with addictions. People often want to leave behind bequests to their family members, but wonder how to do so in a way that is responsible when the recipient has a substance use disorder. This question is increasingly common, especially as the opioid crisis has spread across the United States. In 2016...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Thursday, January 10, 2019. There are many factors that may determine how quickly a California resident may receive their disability benefits. For example, those who had their initial applications approved will generally get benefits quicker than those who were approved at a hearing. This is because an approval is not immediately sent for processing. Instead, the decision is created by a sep...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Monday, January 7, 2019. People in California who are unable to work due to their disabilities may wonder what they need to show in order to be approved to receive Social Security Disability Insurance. The severity of a person's medical condition is one of the major components of a successful claim for benefits. It is the first issue taken up by disability examiners for the Social Security A...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Thursday, January 3, 2019. When people in California apply for Social Security Disability benefits, the funds are often much-needed, especially as the applicant can no longer return to work. However, many people are denied when applying for SSD, especially at the first stages of the process. The majority of claims are denied at the first level of benefits application, and even more are denie...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in trusts & trust administration on Monday, December 31, 2018. It's not unusual for individuals in California looking to effectively manage their estate to establish a trust for this purpose. But there are times when someone with an existing trust may consider creating a second one. This brings to mind a related question - does a second trust revoke the first one? Generally, the answer is no since a trust is not like will i...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Friday, December 28, 2018. The path from the first steps of a Social Security Disability claim to final approval can be challenging for California applicants. However, understanding what happens after a claim is submitted can help people feel as if they have a better grasp of the process taking place. When people first apply for SSD benefits, their application is sent to disability determina...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in estate administration & probate on Thursday, December 27, 2018. When a person passes, his or her assets may need to go through probate. However, there are ways in which an individual in California and most other states can keep some or all assets from going through this process. Those who own a home, car or financial asset may be able to add a beneficiary designation to these assets. It may also be possible to create a t...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Estate planning in your younger days is much different than estate planning for the second half of your life. As you reach retirement age, there are specific details that deserve your attention.Even if you've put a lot of time into estate planning in your younger days, it doesn't mean you can forget about this after you hang up your work boots. Instead, focus on the following details to ensure that y...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC on Monday, December 24, 2018. It doesn't matter if you're choosing a nursing home for yourself, your spouse or an aging loved one, there are many steps you can take to move through the process in an efficient and stress-free manner.Here are five things you absolutely need to do: Consider what's important to you: This is the first thing to think about, as it will put you on the path to the best decision. Some details to consider in...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Friday, December 21, 2018. When people apply for Social Security disability benefits in California, they may be worried if they receive a quick denial. The process of applying for SSD benefits is known to be lengthy, so applicants may believe that a quick response indicates that they have a particularly weak case. However, the speed at which people receive a response is often entirely unrela...
