Legal Steps After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Q. My husband was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but still seems to be generally okay. Are there legal steps we should take by way of planning for the future? Yes. Once you or loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it is important to take action to get your affairs in order. Here is my… Read More »

A Novel Gift Idea for the Graduate

Q.  Our grandson will be graduating from college soon, and we would like to get him a gift which recognizes the beginning of his adult life and career.  We thought that something of a “legal” nature might be worthwhile, and wondered if you have any ideas? A.  Great thought and indeed I do.  Why not arrange… Read More »

Legal Action Plan After a Dementia Diagnosis

Q. My husband was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but still seems to be generally okay. Are there legal steps we should take by way of planning for the future? A.  Yes. Once you or loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, it is important to take action to get your affairs in order. Here is… Read More »

When a ‘Last Will’ Is Not Enough

Q. My wife and I were wondering whether we would need more than a Last Will for each of us to cover what happens upon death. Is a Will usually enough? A. Good question.  The simple answer is “No”. Usually more planning documents are necessary, or at least strongly advisable. While a Will is an… Read More »

Can I Use My Father’s POA to Help Him Qualify for Medi-Cal?

Q.   My father is in a nursing home and could really use a Medi-Cal subsidy to help with the cost, which is running about $9,500 per month.  He has dementia and cannot manage his own finances.  Years ago he signed a Power Of Attorney naming me as his agent.  Can I use it to make… Read More »