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# The Law Offices of Stuart D. Zimring Los Angeles Elder Law Attorneys | Special Needs Trusts | Estate & Tax Planning - San Fernando Valley CA

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- [Using the Internet to Review Nursing Facilities](https://elderlawla.com/using-the-internet-to-review-nursing-facilities-2/) - Before you trust a nursing facility to care for you or a loved one, we strongly recommend that you do your homework and review as much information as you can on the prospective facility. The following is a list of websites compiled to help you with this data review. This list is for informational purposes
- [Managing Your Social Media After Your Death or Incapacitation](https://elderlawla.com/managing-your-social-media-after-your-death-or-incapacitation/) - Do you keep up with your friends and family through Facebook? Do you upload pictures to the Internet? Do you receive financial statements electronically? If so, what will happen to these accounts when you die or can no longer manage them yourself? In this age of password-protected social media sites, it is important for you
- [A Summary of Medi-Cal for Long Term Care](https://elderlawla.com/a-summary-of-medi-cal-for-long-term-care/) - As Elder Law attorneys, we often help people qualify for Medi-Cal for Long Term Care benefits, available to eligible people who reside in skilled nursing facilities. Unfortunately, the requirements for Medi-Cal eligibility can be very confusing, technical and at times appear even nonsensical. If a person receives Supplemental Security Income ("SSI"), he or she automatically
- [DOMA Held Unconstitutional and California Proposition 8 Dismissed](https://elderlawla.com/doma-held-unconstitutional-and-california-proposition-8-dismissed/) - With the fall of California's Proposition 8, same-sex couples in California are now free to marry. This resounding victory, coupled with the Supreme Court of the United States' determination that certain provisions of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) are unconstitutional, means that all married couples, regardless of sexual orientation, are treated equally under state
- [Social Security Administration and Department Of Defense Accepting Claims for Same Sex Benefits](https://elderlawla.com/social-security-administration-and-department-of-defense-accepting-claims-for-same-sex-benefits/) - After the fall of California's Proposition 8 and the Supreme Court of the United States' determination that certain provisions of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) are unconstitutional, both the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the United States Department of Defense (DOD) announced plans to extend benefits to same sex spouses. The SSA released a
- [New Limits on FHA Reverse Mortgages](https://elderlawla.com/new-limits-on-fha-reverse-mortgages/) - Federal Housing Administration (FHA) reverse mortgages are available to homeowners age 62 and older, and allow the homeowner to use the equity in his or her home without repaying the principal balance and interest until the homeowner moves, sells the home or dies. The FHA recently set forth steps to limit the maximum amounts that
- [Caregiving in the Age of Mobile Apps](https://elderlawla.com/caregiving-in-the-age-of-mobile-apps/) - Elder and dependant adult care has gone mobile, as caregivers can now turn to their phones and other mobile devices for reminders, assistance and information. The following is a list of several mobile applications that caregivers may find useful. This list is for informational purposes only, and we do not intend to endorse any companies
- [Nursing Facility Resembling Village Opens in the Netherlands](https://elderlawla.com/nursing-facility-resembling-village-opens-in-the-netherlands/) - Architects in the Netherlands have created a new innovative way for persons with dementia to live. The "dementia-focused living center," De Hogeweyk or Hogewey, is a complex designed to resemble a village with restaurants, a supermarket, town square and other town-like amenities, in addition to twenty three apartments that each house six to eight persons.
- [What You May Not Know About Ambulance Services](https://elderlawla.com/what-you-may-not-know-about-ambulance-services/) - Several months ago an article appeared in the Los Angeles Times containing information that many people may not know about ambulance services. This article, titled online as "Ambulances: Basic info about a service you may take for granted," includes useful information, including the maximum time allowed for an ambulance to respond to a 9-1-1 call,
- [Elder Law Attorneys Allow Families to Focus on the Important Issues in Life](https://elderlawla.com/elder-law-attorneys-allow-families-to-focus-on-the-important-issues-in-life/) - [Disclaimer: The materials contained on this website have been authored or gathered by the Law Offices of Stuart D. Zimring, and are intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and is not considered to be legal advice. Transmission is not intended to create and receipt does not establish an attorney-client relationship.]
- [Review Medicare Advantage and Prescription Plan by 12.7.14](https://elderlawla.com/review-medicare-advantage-and-prescription-plan-by-12-7-14/) - Don't forget that if you currently receive Medicare Parts A and/or B (Medicare Hospital and/or Medicare Medical Insurance), you can enroll or re-enroll in a Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) and/or Medicare Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage) plan beginning October 15 through December 7, 2014. To review your options, you can use the Medicare
- [Do More Than Change Your Clocks For Daylight Savings Time](https://elderlawla.com/do-more-than-change-your-clocks-for-daylight-savings-time/) - Daylight Savings Time began on Sunday, March 8th. In addition to the usual changing of the clocks on this date, we believe that the beginning of Daylight Savings Time is a great time to take action involving your estate plan. With the beginning of Daylight Savings Time, we recommend that you review your Trust, Wills
- [Will the Affordable Care Act Eliminate the Need for Special Needs Trust?](https://elderlawla.com/will-the-affordable-care-act-eliminate-the-need-for-special-needs-trust/) - The need for Special Needs Trusts has been called into question under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, we believe that Special Needs Trusts will continue to be beneficial and necessary in the future. The ACA requires health insurance companies to eliminate certain restrictions and requirements, making it easier for people to obtain health insurance.
- [Don't Forget Your Pets When Creating Your Estate Plan](https://elderlawla.com/dont-forget-your-pets-when-creating-your-estate-plan/) - To most pet owners, a pet is a member of the family. You care for your pet while you are alive, so why wouldn't you make sure they are taken care of after your death? If you own pets, you need to think about who will take care of them after you die, and whether
- [Extra Help for Medicare Prescription Costs](https://elderlawla.com/extra-help-for-medicare-prescription-costs/) - The Social Security Administration provides a little known program that assists certain people with costs associated with Medicare prescription coverage (Medicare Part D), called "Extra Help." To qualify for Extra Help, the applicant's resources must be limited to $13,640 for an individual or $27,250 for a married couple living together (these amounts change annually). Resources
- [Delaying Retirement? A Social Security "Bonus"!"](https://elderlawla.com/delaying-retirement-a-social-security-bonus/) - We all know many Americans are working harder and longer today than ever before. Some of us do so because we must, others well, because what else would we do? Regardless of one's motive for deciding to keep working, the fact remains that by delaying retirement you may be eligible for a correlated bonus. Government
- [Plan for Tomorrow, Today; Discuss End of Life Care.](https://elderlawla.com/plan-for-tomorrow-today-discuss-end-of-life-care-2/) - In her piece, "A Conversation We All Should Have," columnist Ellen Goodman advocates the importance of planning for end of life care. Ms. Goodman points out: "Surveys tell us that 70 percent of Americans... want to die at home but 70 percent end up dying in hospitals and institutions." This fact is unsettling, and it
- [Why Do I Need a Trust if I Have a Will?](https://elderlawla.com/why-do-i-need-a-trust-if-i-have-a-will/) - We often hear the same questions from numerous clients: "Why do I need a trust if I have a will? Isn't a will enough?" The short answer is usually "no." In some states, a will is sufficient to protect a person's assets from probate and estate taxes. However, in California, this is not the case
- [What is a Power of Attorney for Health Care and Why is it Important?](https://elderlawla.com/what-is-a-power-of-attorney-for-health-care-and-why-is-it-important/) - A Power of Attorney for Health Care (that often includes an Advance Health Care Directive) is a document in which you appoint someone else (the "agent" or "attorney-in-fact") to make medical decisions for you if you cannot do so. The Power of Attorney for Health Care also often includes your specific instructions or preferences for
- [Is it Time to Update Your Estate Plan?](https://elderlawla.com/is-it-time-to-update-your-estate-plan/) - Once you have created your estate plan, it is very important to review and update your documents periodically. You should always review your documents with an attorney when you have a new addition to your family, your children reach the age of majority, a beneficiary named in your documents dies, or a fiduciary named in
- [Estate Plans for Blended Families](https://elderlawla.com/estate-plans-for-blended-families/) - These days, many clients have blended families, meaning that one or both spouses or partners have children from prior relationships. In some instances, all members of the blended family come together as a cohesive family unit, but not always. Estate planning for these blended families creates challenges that should be dealt with prior to one
- [The Problem With Gifting Your Residence During Your Lifetime](https://elderlawla.com/the-problem-with-gifting-your-residence-during-your-lifetime/) - Many people ask us the same question: “Is there really any harm in gifting my residence to my children during my lifetime to avoid probate when I die?” While you may have a good relationship with your children now, we almost always advise against this for several reasons, some of which are described below. First,

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- [Stuart D. Zimring](https://elderlawla.com/stuart-d-zimring/) - Stuart D. Zimring was born in Los Angeles, California, December 12, 1946. He was admitted to the Bar in 1972, and is admitted to practice in California and U.S. District Court, Central and Northern Districts of California and the U.S. Supreme Court. He received his B.A. degree in 1968 from UCLA and his J.D. degree
- [Our Firm](https://elderlawla.com/our-firm/) - The LAW OFFICES OF STUART D. ZIMRING is a broad based firm. Our areas of concentration include Elder Law, Special Needs Trust Planning, Estate & Life Planning, Conservatorships, Probate and Trust Administration. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide our clients with high quality, personalized service in a cost-effective manner. Our Mission We will
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- [Conservatorships](https://elderlawla.com/conservatorships/) - Related to Elder Law and Estate Planning is our probate, conservatorship and trust administration practice, which assists our clients in dealing with the myriad issues that occur upon incapacity or death. When a trust is involved, we assist the Successor Trustees in the ongoing management of both living trusts and special needs trusts and work
- [Trust Administration](https://elderlawla.com/trust-administration/) - Related to Elder Law and Estate Planning is our probate, conservatorship and trust administration practice, which assists our clients in dealing with the myriad issues that occur upon incapacity or death. When a trust is involved, we assist the Successor Trustees in the ongoing management of both living trusts and special needs trusts and work
- [Probate](https://elderlawla.com/probate/) - Related to Elder Law and Estate Planning is our probate, conservatorship and trust administration practice, which assists our clients in dealing with the myriad issues that occur upon incapacity or death. When a trust is involved, we assist the Successor Trustees in the ongoing management of both living trusts and special needs trusts and work
- [Estate & Life Planning](https://elderlawla.com/estate-life-planning/) - We have a full-service estate and life planning practice capable of providing virtually all the estate planning needs of our clients. We work closely with each client’s accountant, insurance advisor, stockbroker, pension and profit sharing plan administrator or other financial advisor. The focus of our estate and life planning practice is to assist our clients
- [Special Needs Trust](https://elderlawla.com/special-needs-trust/) - As one of only ten California members of the Special Needs Alliance, a select group of attorneys nationwide dealing with special needs trusts, we have particular expertise in the area of planning for persons with disabilities and their families. Whether it is a special needs trust created in connection with the proceeds from litigation for
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