Can My Agent Override My Life Support or Organ Donation Wishes?

Can My Agent Override My Life Support or Organ Donation Wishes?

This is one of the most common—and important—questions we hear when helping clients complete their Advance Health Care Directives (AHCDs). So let’s clear up how it works, what powers your agent really has, and how you can ensure your wishes are honored exactly as you intend. Understanding Your Agent...

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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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