On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC on Friday, October 9, 2015. The Veteran's Aid and Assistance program is a little-known program which offers pension benefits to certain veterans and their spouses for daily living assistance costs. There is a ceiling on income in order to qualify. Future medical expenses can be used to reduce your qualifying income level.Normal Medical Expenses AllowedNormally, only medical expenses incurred in the months immediately prior to appl...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC on Friday, October 2, 2015. The Veteran's Aid and Attendance program provides benefits for veterans and/or their spouses who need help with daily living activities.When filing, you can expect that the average processing time for your application to the Veteran's Aid and Attendance program will be slow. Allow on average between four and eight months to receive a letter explaining your determination. You or your spouse may have to w...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. If you are a veteran, you may qualify for Veterans Pension Program benefits, including the Veteran's Aid and Attendance program. The Elder & Disability Law Firm can help veterans in Loma Linda, CA and surrounding areas to discover if they are eligible.Application Submissions EncouragedThere are a lot of conditions, but it is worth following through to see if you qualify. Even if your income was near...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC on Monday, September 14, 2015. If you own property, then at some point you will want to explore legal issues involving setting up a trust. This is part of estate planning. Trust Administration is a critical component.Splitting OwnershipLegal property ownership - of either real or personal property - can be split through the use of a trust. The creator of the trust defines how assets are to be distributed and who benefits. Then th...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Our law firm wants to be helpful to veterans whenever it can. However, there are times when a Veteran's family can submit an application for benefits without anyone else's help. Pension claims for veteran households with low income and few assets can likely handle the application process because it is fairly simple and straightforward.Additional Assets or Long Term Care are Exceptions However, if v...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Many veterans and their spouses and widows need long-term care. The Veterans Administration provides pension benefits. But too many veterans don't know that these benefits cover assisted living costs, even if provided at home. Home is a significant place to be, and the majority of long-term care happens there - estimated to be as high as 70 to 80 percent.Home Care BenefitsVA benefits can and should b...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. If you have the means to do so, almost everyone - including veterans - might want to consider setting up a formal legal plan to protect your assets. This plan can protect you and your children, while protecting your eligibility for government benefits.In general, by protecting yourself and your loved ones through proper estate planning, you will create peace of mind. While you may be healthy now, you...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC on Monday, August 24, 2015. What exactly is Elder Law, anyway? This may have been a question you've asked yourself somewhere along the way. As the country's population ages and baby boomers find themselves facing their golden years, more and more people find themselves asking the questions: "How can I make sure my estate is settled the way I want it to be after I'm gone?" and "How do I plan ahead now so that I'll be taken care of ...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC on Thursday, August 20, 2015. It's never easy to discuss end of life plans. It's even more difficult when those plans must include determining care for a child or family member with special needs.There are the obvious issues of determining guardianship, establishing trusts, and implementing power of attorney and then there are the hidden dangers of improper estate planning. How you leave your assets to your child can impact their ...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC on Monday, August 17, 2015. We have already covered the Veteran's Aid & Attendance Pension, but as it is such a misunderstood and underutilized program, it's worth taking a second, more in-depth look.To recap briefly, A&A is a monthly pension benefit above and beyond the basic VA pension. It is awarded when a veteran, a surviving spouse, or even in some cases the spouse of a veteran still living has a medical disability that requi...
