Month: July 2025

Wills must meet various legal standards to be enforceable in California. They need to include appropriate testamentary language. They also require the signature of the testator, although an agent can sign on an individual's behalf in cases where medical issues may...

When you add a power of attorney to your estate plan, you can make it unique by determining exactly what powers you’re turning over to your agent. Maybe you want them to be able to make medical decisions, or perhaps you want to give them the ability to access your...

In most states, to receive long-term care that is funded by Medicaid, there is a five-year look-back period in which patients may not transfer or gift any of their assets. If they do, they will then be subjected to the penalty phase and become responsible for paying...