More than 214,000 people across the United States and over 16,500 people in California have passed away from COVID-19 and related issues in the past eight months. Many of these individuals would have never expected that they would contract and succumb to a fatal illness this year, and many people…
Having elderly parents can be worrisome, especially if you do not see them on a regular basis. With the COVID-19 pandemic and the specific risks of exposure for older adults, many people have had even less contact with their elderly parents than they normally would. How do you know if…
By the Law Offices of Lisa C. Bryant, INC. If you own real property in California, it very likely you made a revocable living trust to protect your property from probate at your death. Most living trusts are only revocable so long as the creator of the trust has capacity…
While anxiety and concern related to the pandemic affect people of all ages, the elderly may be more susceptible to mental health disorders during this time. Do you know someone who is beginning to show signs of aggressiveness, confusion, and other inappropriate behavior? As loved ones age, it’s natural for…
Senior citizens in the State of California have numerous options when it comes to long-term care. Long-term care comprises many types of support services and medical services that happen over a lengthy time period. Although long-term care services do not involve just senior citizens, if someone is 75 years of…
By the Law Offices of Lisa C. Bryant, INC. The pandemic has touched our lives in many unforeseen ways. It has served as a wake-up call for many to get their estate planning done. Many attorneys are meeting with clients virtually or by phone; however, for estate planning, many documents…
Under ordinary circumstances, if you own real property at your death in California and it is not titled in joint tenancy or held in a living trust, you would be facing a probate situation. In 2015, California created a special form of “revocable transfer on death deed” that (1) makes a donative…
By the Law Offices of Lisa C. Bryant, INC. For long-time California home and business owners, property taxes are always a concern. Every election it seems that there are new ballot measures that if approved, could affect what you pay—this year is no different. Statewide Californians will be deciding on…
Recently, United States Senator Sherrod Brown and 11 additional Senators urged the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take action in support of nursing home residents across the U.S. Reports have indicated that nursing homes throughout the country have discharged…