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…
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…
Fraudsters are getting more and more creative. It is important to understand some of the common ways these individuals try to steal your information and even your tax refund! Learn how to protect yourself from this tragedy.
A divorcing couple must typically negotiate a property settlement agreement to divide assets. Retirement plan benefits are often among the most valuable marital assets to be divided, along with houses, cars, and bank accounts. The laws of your state will define which retirement benefits are community property assets that are subject to division.