LA Elder Cares

What is Elder Care?

Elder Care is defined as the care for people who are elderly or not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness, provided by residential institutions, by paid daily help in the home, professional care managers or fiduciaries, or family members.

Accidents are a part of life and happen at various stages of our lives. Every day someone loses their capacity to care for themselves, and when this happens, it is imperative to find someone or a team of others to be there to help you navigate through those hard times. Because during those hard times, it is urgent to find those you can trust and rely on.

Having a full estate plan can help in identifying your wishes, your future care plans, and those you trust!

Without one, your friends or family who know you may not have the authority to help you in your time of need. This is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your loved ones. But what’s more important is choosing the right team members for the position.

What is a licensed professional Fiduciary?

Professional fiduciaries provide critical services to seniors, persons with disabilities, and children. They manage matters for clients including daily care, housing, and medical needs, and also offer financial management services ranging from basic bill paying to estate and investment management.
– Dept. of Consumer Affairs                                             .

 Fiduciary Services May Include:

• Trustee of Living, Revocable, and Protective Trusts
• Guardian of a Minor
• Estate Executor
• Daily Bill Paying and Money Management
• Healthcare Representation
• An agent under a Power of Attorney for Wealth and Healthcare
• Executor for Seniors with no spouse or family
• Conservator of the Person and/or Estate for those who are mentally or physically incapacitated

Estate planning can be as simple as making sure your home stays in your family, or that your children get their inheritance, that your grandchildren receive the money you’ve saved for their college education or first home.

In California, Medi-Cal (Medicaid) planning is an integral part of planning your estate. Medi-Cal planning has been one of LA Elder Law’s primary focuses for many years. Without such planning, you can be well taken care of, but after you’re gone, the state can take everything you thought you’d leave your surviving loved one(s). Please don’t let this take your heirs by surprise.

Chances are, if you have an attorney for other aspects of your life, he or she will advise you to turn to another attorney who specializes in this area because it’s so critical and specific. I’d be happy to work with you on this area of your life, fully respecting your relationship with your primary lawyer.