Legal
Staying in Charge
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Making Final Arrangements
When family members or close friends die, those experiencing the greatest sense of loss are often the ones who must […]
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California’s Donate Life Registry
Question: Why does grandmas drivers license include a pink donors dot? Answer: People filling out the California Department of Motor […]
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Seniors Beware: Ask First!
Many of us need legal, financial, retirement, accounting, estate, long-term care or similar planning services. We seek help from planning […]
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Electronically Transferred Medical Records
Because of technological advancements, medical information and records are no longer found solely in the treating doctors office, but are […]
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In Case of Emergency, Who Will Speak for You?
If you have a medical emergency and become incapacitated or unable to speak for yourself, you will want to make […]
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Staying in Charge of Your Healthcare Decisions
A Power of Attorney for Health Care (PAHC) is a legal document that allows you to stay in charge of […]
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Aging Preparedness
What about planning for aging? To plan for aging, most people have a financial plan on how they will pay […]
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Who Will Manage My Finances?
Hopefully, you’ll always be able to handle your own assets and finances. If, however, you became incapacitated, how would your […]
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Expressing Your Wishes About Organ and Tissue Donation
Background At your death, you may donate all or part of your body for medical research or use by others. […]
Legal Tools
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Transferring a Small Estate
In California, when someone dies intestate without a valid will the right to inherit automatically passes to the […]
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Estate Administration Overview
So, you’ve been named as executor, personal representative or trustee under the will or trust of a family member or […]
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Professional Fiduciaries…On Your Behalf
Conservatorships are often necessary to protect the incapacitated who did not prepare powers of attorney identifying agents to speak for […]
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The Modern Patient’s Right to Privacy
It used to be very clear that communications between a doctor and patient were confidential. However, as the healthcare community […]
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In-Home Supportive Services
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides help to individuals who are unable to remain safely at home without assistance. […]
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Fact Sheet: Estate Planning
Who shall inherit assets upon the owner’s death is often determined by: Joint tenancy ownership supersedes other arrangements, so assets […]
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Important Areas Of Planning
H.E.L.P.’s goal is to help older adults live better, longer. We assist Older Adults (and their friends and families) in […]
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Conservatorship Basics
What happens to someone who doesnt have a power of attorney for health care (PAHC) or durable power of attorney […]
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Nursing Home Dilemma: Was Missing Property Lost or Stolen?
Misplaced or stolen belongings are a frequent complaint from nursing home residents, their families and visiting friends. Because clothing and […]
Government Benefits
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Senior Baby Boomers
In 2011, 2.5 million baby boomers those born between 1946 and 1964 – became senior citizens. For many, Social […]
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Medi-Cal: A No-Interest Loan for Nursing Home Care
Because current costs for nursing-home care are incredibly high, more and more Californians are seeking financial support through Medi-Cal. Those […]
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Short-Term Medicare Coverage for Long-Term Care Needs
Many older adults think of Medicare as the insurance that will cover most of their future care needs. They are […]
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Sorting Things Out as a Surviving Spouse
Heres a fairly common picture: During 50+ years of marriage, a husband (well call him George) handles all the banking […]
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Government Benefits for Seniors: Navigate the Maze!
Theres a confusing maze of government income, health and care programs for seniors out there. Heres a quick guide to […]
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Care for Veterans
Care Settings Yes, the VA (the formal name is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) has programs to assist veterans […]