If you are unable to work due to a medical condition, you likely have grave concerns about your ability to buy the things you need, provide for your family and pay for the support you need. This is why it could be very important for you to secure Social Security...
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Special tools for special needs loved ones
You know that every California family could benefit from a strong, thoughtful estate plan. Everyone needs an estate plan, but not every estate plan is the same. In fact, it is possible to draft a plan that uniquely suits the needs of your unique family. If you have a...
A special needs trust may be a solution for your family
There is no way to know for sure what will happen in the future, but California families can take certain steps to ensure that there are protections in place for every member of the family. If you are caring for a special needs child, or a person who cannot currently...
Your options when cancer keeps you from working
A cancer diagnosis is a frightening, life-altering prospect. The moment you get the news, you know your life will be different, and during these uncertain times, you should not have to worry about money. Treatment can be a lengthy process, and both the disease and the...
Leaving behind a rock-solid estate plan
You have given it a lot of thought and have finally decided the time is right to plan your estate. Perhaps you have a little money or some property to pass along, and you want to make sure they get into the right hands. More importantly, you may want to make sure they...
What you need to know about long-term care plans
It isn't uncommon for families to feel a certain level of discomfort when thinking about a loved one's long-term care needs. However, making plans now rather than later is beneficial for all involved.Several different care options - and different payment options-are...
Will you receive the medical care you want?
The problem with end-of-life issues is that we don't always know when the end will be. If you're an older adult, you may have started thinking about what kind of care you want to receive in your final days. However, even college students should make sure that their...
Brain pledges made to VA program
Many veterans in California and throughout the nation are suffering with a silent injury that is among the most significant veterans' issues. Recent research has disclosed the effects of traumatic brain injury on veterans along with professional athletes or any person...
How are disability benefits reviewed?
The Social Security Administration conducts periodic reviews of recipients who are receiving disability benefits every three years to determine whether they are still eligible for blind or disability benefits. The review is based upon the type and severity of the...
Discharge status restricts veterans’ benefits
Veterans are entitled to disability compensation, long-term medical care and other benefits and services. However, the Swords to Plowshares organization and Harvard Law School's Veterans Legal Clinic recently reported that bad paper discharges have excluded former...