by MMZ Law Admin | Sep 10, 2018 | Elder Law
As the population of senior citizens in the United States continues to grow, so does the number of fraud complaints. The United States Justice Department has taken a hard stance against those who specifically target the elderly for fraud, but unfortunately hundreds of...
by MMZ Law Admin | Aug 20, 2018 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Elder abuse and neglect has been a sad topic in the news for many years now, from nursing homes that do not provide protections for elders in their care to scammers who often successfully financially drain vulnerable seniors. Because of the financial scams, in April...
by MMZ Law Admin | Aug 9, 2018 | Elder Law
Qualifying for Medi-Cal is one of the only ways some California residents can pay for their long-term health care needs. Unfortunately, if you apply for assistance while owning certain types of property the state of California has the right to seize these assets to...
by MMZ Law Admin | Aug 6, 2018 | Elder Law
Medi-Cal is a program that provides medical insurance and income assistance to individuals who meet certain income requirements. These programs are especially important to those who are elderly and have mental or physical disabilities. Unfortunately, if a person who...
by MMZ Law Admin | Jul 12, 2018 | Elder Law
Friday June 15, 2018 was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The day was created to bring attention to the thousands of older people who are exploited, neglected, or otherwise abused by those entrusted to their care. Elder abuse can happen to anyone and is often...
by MMZ Law Admin | Jul 9, 2018 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Medi-Cal is a state and federal assistance program that provides medical care for low income California residents. While the program does have income requirements, anyone who is considered “medically needy” based on his or her financial resources can qualify. Though...