July 1, 2024

We are continuing the revisiting of an article series written by Willaim R. Remery, an Elder Law Attorney. If you enjoyed May’s Intro to...

April 28, 2022

Learn, remember, and consider advocating if this is important to you Parkinson's is a chronic illness... Measuring the "cost-effectiveness" or value of treatments often relies on...

September 1, 2021

GOOD LEGAL PLANNING IS LIKE BUYING GOOD INSURANCE William R Remery, National Elder Law Attorney Estate planning and getting one’s legal affairs in order is like...

June 1, 2021

END OF LIFE OPTION ACT OF CALIFORNIA (EOLOA OF CA) Howard Cohen, CMD, HMDC California’s state law allowing terminally ill individuals to request medication from their...

May 1, 2021

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO LONG-TERM PLANNING Jim Lawless, MBA   Your Parkinson’s family needs YOU to consider planning for Long Term Care. Long-Term Care is a subject...

November 1, 2020

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL CAREGIVERS MONTH. A CAREGIVER’S BILL OF RIGHTS Caregiving is a tough job. This November, we remember the people who lovingly give baths, clean...

October 1, 2020

The Senior Health Planning Account Act can be of great help to seniors, especially those whose finances have been impacted due to health care...

October 1, 2020

November 30, 2018

Are you wondering how the introduction of the new tax law this year might impact you? For many taxpayers, the new tax law creates...

November 30, 2018

August 27, 2018

A member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Medi-Cal is California’s version of the federal Medicaid program. The “Long-Term” Medi-Cal program assists people...

December 30, 2017

There are few things more frustrating than trying to help a friend or loved one who lacks the mental capacity to care for his...

May 30, 2015

This month’s Elder Law Review™ addresses the topic of transfers of assets, subsequent returns, and the effect on institutional Medicaid eligibility. When an applicant...

April 29, 2015

Medi-Cal is California’s version of the federal Medicaid program. The “Long-Term” Medi-Cal program assists people in paying for long-term skilled nursing home placements. At speaking engagements and...

April 1, 2015

The California Department of Health Services has issued the revised “Spousal Resource Allowance” and “Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance” figures for 2015. These are...