Spousal Special Needs Trusts

Spousal Special Needs Trusts

When a spouse is disabled and has qualified to receive Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program), what happens if the “well” spouse dies first? Medi-Cal is a “needs based” program. That means there are strict income and asset requirements. A person applying for and receiving Medi-Cal must have less t...

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Who Takes Care of You if You Can’t Speak for Yourself?

Who Takes Care of You if You Can’t Speak for Yourself?

One of the most difficult decisions you may face is choosing the person who will speak on your behalf when it comes to financial or health care decisions or raising your children if you can’t speak on your own behalf. In fact, this is where most people get stuck in the estate planning process – [&he...

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California Advance Health Care Directives

California Advance Health Care Directives

Who takes care of you if you cannot care for yourself? Do you know who will take care of you if you are so sick that you cannot make your own healthcare decisions? Will that person be legally allowed to talk to your doctor and make decisions on your behalf? And, will that person know […]

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Thatcher | Law’s Coronavirus Response

While it is not exactly business as usual at Thatcher | Law, we are moving forward to provide as much assistance to our clients as possible. If you’re feeling anxious about the news, then be proactive and make sure you have an up-to-date, comprehensive estate plan that includes detailed health care ...

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