On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in estate administration & probate on Thursday, May 10, 2018. California residents who have been designated as executors of an estate will want to consider the following tips toward making the process easier. As long as the executor is methodical and organized, the tips will not be hard to follow.First, executors will want to request multiple copies of the death certificate to send to banks, life insurers and, if applicable...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Those in California who have applied for disability benefits may be able to ask that their case be handled in an expedited manner. A dire need request could be granted if a person feels that he or she is in danger of losing a home or not being able to afford medication. In some cases, an application will be reviewed faster because an applicant has a terminal illness o...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Sunday, May 6, 2018. For people in California who apply for Social Security Disability benefits, the lengthy process that follows can often be confusing. Disability examiners do not have a mandatory deadline to issue a decision on an application for disability benefits. However, most people who apply receive an initial decision within the first few months after their application is filed. Th...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in trusts & trust administration on Friday, May 4, 2018. People in California can use a trust to protect their legacy and to lessen the tax assessments on their estate. However, it is important that they designate the right person to administer the trusts.Trusts can be used to incorporate tax planning into one's estate so that the beneficiaries of assets in the trusts are not overly burdened with taxes issues. Assets, such ...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Thirty-five years ago this week, blues legend Muddy Waters passed away at the age of 68. However, his heirs are still slugging it out over a $2-million royalty claim.Waters was born in 1915 in the tiny Mississippi Delta town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi. His birth name was McKinley Morganfield. He was a seminal figure in the country blues sound, and his music was the inspiration for many British musician...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Many people in California need the income provided by Social Security Disability benefits after experiencing an illness, injury or other form of disabling condition. However, the road to receiving SSD benefits can be difficult with many deserving applicants rejected in the initial stage and requiring lengthy appeals processes in order to receive their benefits. Howe...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. In California, SSI and SSDI recipients will receive more protection from the Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018 (H.R. 4547) recently signed by President Donald Trump. The measure seeks to protect individuals with disabilities by preventing criminals, and people with criminal records, from representing SSI and SSDI recipients as th...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Thursday, April 19, 2018. When people apply for Social Security disability benefits in California, they are often very eager to receive their necessary, long-awaited payments. In general, people who are approved for benefits on their initial application or reconsideration appeal will receive them more quickly after their award notice than those who are approved at the hearing level. After Di...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in trusts & trust administration on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. California parents who have children with special needs face unique challenges in trying to raise their kids. In some cases, the parent of a special needs child must face the prospect of a son or daughter who needs care for the rest of his or her life. Therefore, it is a good idea to create an estate plan that designates a guardian in the event that a parent is un...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in estate administration & probate on Friday, April 13, 2018. California requires that certain property go through the probate process. This process ensures that any will a person has is valid and that a personal representative for the estate is appointed. If an individual did not have a will, he or she is said to have died intestate. The same is true if the document is declared invalid because of an error or because of a s...
