When you have a legal case or just want some advice, it's important to turn to someone who is highly knowledgeable in that specific field. There are many areas of law, but our firm works solely in elder law. With such a specific focus, we understand the fine details of our clients' cases and can give them more in-depth and accurate guidance.
Getting older or watching a loved one get older can be a joyous time that brings family and friends closer together. However, it can also be a confusing time for those who face planning challenges for their estate or their loved one's long-term care. As an elder law attorney with many clients in assisted living facilities, I have visited many such locations.
Getting older or watching a loved one get older can be a joyous time that brings family and friends closer together. However, it can also be a confusing time for those who face planning challenges for their estate or their loved one's long-term care. As an elder law attorney with many clients in assisted living facilities, I have visited many such locations.
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Estate planning for our clients does not just address issues of what happens when someone passes away. We are very concerned with helping people through their lives as they become older and require more care. We look at all of the issues, including who in the family will be able to help in the case of disability of the older person.
How to get Medi-Cal coverage for your nursing home care, without selling your home or leaving your family without a dime. Surprising ways to pay for your assisted living and long term care costs. One of the biggest fears that many people have today is the fear of having their life savings wiped out if they end up in a nursing home.
Are you a veteran? The Veteran Administration can be an excellent potential source of funds for long-term care (either at home or in an assisted living facility). Veteran's benefits are available for a non- service connected disability. Most VA benefits and pensions are based on a disability which was incurred during a veteran's wartime service.
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.
Michael J. Young is an experienced elder law, estate planning and asset protection planning attorney in Walnut Creek, CA. Mr. Young advises his clients regarding their estate planning needs with an emphasis on asset protection, Medi-Cal qualification and preservation of assets for various levels of their care as they get older.
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Laura Jacobson
Oct 04, 2021
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Michael Young created a very sound family trust for my aging mother, including a certification of trust that proved to be very useful. He continued to lend me a helping hand after my mother's death when I needed assistance locating an important document necessary for the sale of out of state property. His knowledge of elder issues was a boon as he helped my mother develop our trust. I would readily recommend Michael to anyone who needs a family trust.
May Wong
Oct 01, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Michael Young has a wealth of knowledge especially in preparing Trusts for the senior population. I have benefited from his free presentations, his book, and have peace of mind that he has guided us through our estate planning and updating of our Trust.
Michael Young has a wealth of knowledge especially in preparing Trusts for the senior population. I have benefited from his free presentations, his book, and have peace of mind that he has guided us through our estate planning and updating of our Trust.
James Martin
Sep 04, 2021
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Karen Kistner
Jul 31, 2021
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T. Conrad
Jun 16, 2021
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Mr. Young helped my father and me understand updating their family trust, establishing power of attorney for my mom after she was diagnosed with dementia, and helped me settle the estate after their passing. He was compassionate and thorough during a very emotional time. As an elder attorney he gave insight into knowledge pertaining to protecting assets I didn't foresee when working with a family law attorney to create my own family trust years ago. Peace of mind and sound guidance helped me navigate unfamiliar procedures, I highly recommend his expertise.
Mb Sorensen
May 17, 2021
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Tyrone Campbell
May 01, 2021
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My wife and I reach out to Michael to set up a Trust. From the very beginning we felt very comfortable with Michael. He was very prompt with his responses, explained all of our options and let us know the pros/cons to each option. We had been meaning to set up a trust for a few years and after consulting with Michael, it was done within one month. We highly recommend Michael and have already referred friends to him.
Thank you Michael!
Thank you Michael!
Jennie Mollica
Apr 29, 2021
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My father and I have appreciated attorney Michael Young's expertise and legal services. He worked with us to set up the necessary legal structures for my father's assets and created all necessary documentation for us to sign. We looked to him for advice because of his specialization in elder law, and he demonstrated deep knowledge of the issues that were of concern to my father. We appreciated not just the assistance with our particular situation, but also the more general information he shares through newsletters and presentations. Michael was very willing to answer questions, clarify options
Vanessa Pratt
Apr 05, 2021
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I was referred to Attorney Mike Young's free workshop on asset protection for elders. He shared a wealth of knowledge in an accessible, friendly way, helping me both understand the gravity of this world and also not be so afraid of it. I scheduled a consult with him after, and he was very gracious in explaining that he was not suited for what our family needs. In an almost 2 minute long voicemail, he shared why he didn't think he was the right attorney for us, and gave us a referral to another organization, who, indeed, was able to help immediately and completely. I was so touched by his care and
Ellen Osmundson
Sep 02, 2019
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Michael Young is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney in the area of Elder Asset Protection. He is current with the ever changing law in relations to asset allocation and Medical related issues for seniors. He spoke at one of my community seminar on Elder Asset Protection. My clients and I took away much information that will help us save a lot of money when time comes. The ongoing newsletter is also very helpful with the every changing law. Thank you Mike.
