Information about the Contra Costa County Superior Court.
Link: Contra Costa County Superior Court
Updated: 1 Sep 2009
November 7, 2009
Resources: Contra Costa County Superior Court
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November 1, 2009
Resources: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
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“The Academy seeks to provide support to other organizations serving seniors and people with disabilities. NAELA also examines and advocates on public policy issues facing seniors and people with special needs, but does not provide direct legal services. If you are seeking legal advice, please contact an Elder Law Attorney in your community. You can access a list of our members here.”
Phone: (520) 881-4005
Link: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA)
Updated: 1 Sep 2009
October 26, 2009
Resources: Santa Clara County Probate Court
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Probate Help for Adults and Elders
Phone: (408) 882-2700
Link: Santa Clara County Probate Court Help for Adults/Elders
Updated: 1 Sep 2009
October 24, 2009
Resources: Legal Assistance for Seniors
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“Free legal advice and representation, Medicare health insurance counseling, and community education presentations.”
Phone: (510) 832-3040
Link: Legal Assistance for Seniors
Updated: 1 Sep 2009
October 20, 2009
Special Needs Trusts and Medi-Cal
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reader of my article Special Needs Trusts Fundamentals inquired about using a Special Needs Trust (SNT) to supplement a parent’s Medicaid, while avoiding having to reimburse the state for those payments at the parent’s death. Of course, its beyond the scope of this web site to offer legal advice specific to anyone’s personal situation, but there are issues here I’d like to address.
Let’s presume that you are anticipating a parent will be entering a skilled nursing facility and wants the Medicaid program to pay the cost of that care. In California, where I practice, the Medicaid program is called “Medi-Cal” and it is the Medi-Cal program that I will be talking about.
October 14, 2009
Resources: California Superior Court
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Includes a detailed description of many aspects of conservatorship and a link to the
Conservatorship Handbook
.
Link: California Superior Court’s conservatorship page
Updated: 1 Sep 2009
October 8, 2009
Resources: Center for Elders Independence
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“CEI’s program is specially designed to offer an alternative to those elders who prefer to remain in their own home, but whose medical problems make it impossible for them to live at home without assistance from doctors, nurses, social workers, and other caregivers. Your care is planned and provided by a interdisciplinary team of specialists working together with you. When necessary, services may also be provided in your home, in a board and care or other group housing, in a specialist’s office or in a nursing home. Our primary care physician will manage your hospital care.”
Phone: (510) 433-1150
Link: The Center for Elders Independence
Updated: 1 Sep 2009
October 2, 2009
Resources: CA Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
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“Since 1983, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR), a statewide nonprofit 501(c)(3) advocacy organization, has been dedicated to improving the choices, care and quality of life for California’s long term care consumers. Through direct advocacy, community education, legislation and litigation it has been CANHR’s goal to educate and support long term care consumers and advocates regarding the rights and remedies under the law, and to create a united voice for long term care reform and humane alternatives to institutionalization.”
Phone: (415) 974-5171
Link: California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
Updated: 1 Sep 2009
September 26, 2009
Resources: Alameda County California Social Services
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“Part of our mission is to protect, support, and advocate for an aging population, particularly those with disabilities. This is done through various programs: Adult Protection, In Home Support, Veterans Services, Area Agency on Aging, and Long Term Medical Care.”
Phone: (510) 577-1900
Link: Alameda County California Social Services
Updated: 1 Sep 2009
September 20, 2009
Resources: Family Caregiver Alliance
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“Founded in 1977, Family Caregiver Alliance was the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. FCA now offers programs at national, state and local levels to support and sustain caregivers.”
Phone: (415) 434-3388
Link: Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
Updated: 1 Sep 2009
