by Marivel Zialcita - Attorney at Law | Feb 6, 2026 | Elder Law & Medi-Cal Planning
Key Takeaways: Capacity Required: In California, a person must understand the duties and responsibilities of marriage at the time of the ceremony. Undue Influence: Marriages driven by coercion, isolation, or dependency can be annulled even if the elder...
by Marivel Zialcita - Attorney at Law | Dec 23, 2025 | Conservatorship
Quick Summary: CARE Court vs. Conservatorship (2026 Update) FeatureCARE CourtConservatorshipPrimary GoalEngagement & Treatment PlanLegal Control & SafetyDecision MakingIndividual retains rightsConservator makes decisionsNew 2026 EligibilitySchizophrenia +...
by Marivel Zialcita - Attorney at Law | Sep 10, 2018 | Elder Law & Medi-Cal Planning
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 Marivel Zialcita - Attorney at Law | Aug 20, 2018 | Elder Law & Medi-Cal Planning, Estate Planning & Living Trusts
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 Marivel Zialcita - Attorney at Law | Aug 2, 2018 | Elder Law & Medi-Cal Planning
Recently the oldest veteran in the United States was the victim of identity theft, leaving the 112-year-old man with a seriously depleted bank account. Sadly, strangers are not the only people taking advantage of our nation’s senior citizens. One of the most...
