Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney
Michael J. Young - California Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney
Michael
Young has been a licensed Elder Law Attorney in the State of California
since 1977. He has over 20 years of experience in estate planning,
probate and trust administration. He is the author of the Alzheimer’s
Legal Survival Kit and The Elder Law Today Newsletter. Mr. Young makes
presentations regarding estate planning and Elder Law issues and on the
legal issues faced by families who have a loved one with Alzheimer's
disease. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
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Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney Practice Areas
Featured Newsletter: "Medi-Cal Rules Are Complicated, And Please Don't Drive"
The Medi-Cal rules are complicated, but can be of great benefit to the family with a loved one who is in need of nursing home care. It seems that many of our clients already know some basics of Medi-Cal, like the fact that a single person can qualify once their assets have been spent down to $2,000.... Read Entire Newsletter
Elder Law Estate Planning Seminars - Presented by Attorney Michael J. Young
“How to Get Medi-Cal Assistance For Your Nursing Home Care – Without Selling the Family Home, Wiping Out Your Savings, or Leaving Your Spouse With Virtually No Income" View Seminar Online
Featured Publications
The Consumer's Guide to Hospice Care: Everything you need to know regarding Hospice Care. Topics include docor recommendations, basic description of Hospice Care, why a person should choose Hospice, the history of Hospice, levels of care and Medicare eligibility requirements, steps to take when deciding to choose hospice, the basics of Medi-Cal, spending down or gifting assets, transfers for married couples, frequently asked questions, avoiding probate, and more.
The Alzheimer's Legal Survival Kit: A very thorough guide to caring for Alzheier's disease in California. Topics include planning ahead and long term care strategies, revising wills and trusts, changing property titles, durable power of attorney for financial affairs, durable power of attorney for health care decisions, strategies for financial or other gifts, Medi-Cal planning, resource exemptions, spousal impoverishment laws, safe driving and California drivers, and more.