May Someone With Dementia Sign a Will?

Q.  My husband and I would like to make wills, but I am concerned because he has been diagnosed with early-stage dementia. Legally, can he still make a will? A.  It depends, but very often the answer would be yes. Under the law, he must have what is called “testamentary capacity”. This means that at… Read More »

Medi-Cal Myths Uncovered

Q.  In talking with friends, my wife and I discovered that there seems to be a lot of  misunderstanding about how the Medi-Cal program works if one needs help with the high cost of nursing home care. I wonder if you would clarify matters. A. I have likewise discovered a great deal of misunderstanding, even… Read More »

What’s Involved in Administering a Trust?

Q.  My mother recently died. Her home, bank accounts and other assets were held in a Living Trust.  Her financial advisor said we should now see a lawyer to help with trust administration. What? I thought if you had a Living Trust that there was little or nothing to do following the death of the… Read More »