Q. My wife and I have a wonderful caregiver who has enabled us to remain at home. We would like to make a significant bequest to her in our wills. Can we handle the bequest by just handwriting a codicil to each of our wills? A. The simple answer is, no. Here’s why: California lawmakers… Read More »
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Legal Tips When Hiring a Caregiver
Q. I plan to hire a full-time caregiver for my husband, and I want to make sure that I handle everything legally. Do you have any suggestions as to how I handle payment or anything else? A. Yes. There are specific rules about handling the payroll, tax and employment law aspects of hiring household help,… Read More »