Online resource center to help you explore these key issues, and others, regarding your estate.
Mr. Miller has many years of experience in designing and implementing a comprehensive variety of Trusts, Wills, and other estate planning documents, as well as settling estates in the most expedient and appropriate method. Further, he counsels and assists clients on becoming eligible for VA benefits and Medi-Cal.
Learn moreMr. Miller has been active in the area of VA Pension and Medi-Cal for well over a decade. He uses various specialized types of Trusts as well as non-trust strategies to gain eligibility for his clients and save the family money.
Learn moreMr. Miller has been settling estates (both simple and complex) for well over 40 years. The starting point is always to create a strategy to settle the estate in the most efficient manner possible with a minimum of taxes. Often times the strategy created allows the family to bypass Probate Court proceedings.
Learn moreIn the ongoing effort to balance the state’s budget amid the economic downturn, the State of California decided late last year to cut Medi-Cal reimbursement rates by 10%. In the ongoing effort to preserve their fees, various professional organizations including the California Hospital Association sued. Last week U.S. District Judge Christina A. Snyder gave a … Read more
When someone’s health declines to the point that care assistance is needed either in the home or in a facility, it quickly becomes apparent that the cost of this care is quite expensive. Many folks contact our office for information about and assistance with applying for public benefits for the payment of long term care … Read more
Choosing the right hospital is an important decision for all families . Since funds are tight most everywhere these days, Medicare is evaluating the quality of hospitals across the country. The evaluations are part of Medicare’s broad move from paying hospitals a set amount for each procedure. That change was directed by last year’s health … Read more
As we discussed last month, if you’re procrastinating on updating your Medicare choices because you’re unsure about the details, you’re not alone…just don’t wait too long. If choosing or making changes to your Medicare plan is on your “to do” list, move it up to the top. The open enrollment period began earlier this year … Read more
October is breast cancer awareness month and the VA wants to make sure all female veterans talk with their healthcare provider about breast cancer screenings and schedule regular mammograms. Breast cancer affects so many of our family members and the VA, among many other fine organizations, are doing what they can to spread awareness and … Read more
If you’re like most of us your portfolio, especially your IRA and 401(k), have probably taken a large haircut. Even worse, if your portfolio included any significant chunk of financial services stocks and bonds (yes, I’m looking at you Bank of America, Citi Group, Morgan Stanley, et al.) your portfolio probably got more of a … Read more
A couple of weeks ago we talked about the basics of Medicare , such as what are the different parts (A-D) and requirements for qualifying and receiving benefits. The reality is most people don’t know much, if anything, about this government benefit, so don’t be ashamed if you’re one them! But it’s not too late … Read more
Planning for government benefits is more important than ever. We have a heavily aging population and we are facing severe budgeting problems in Washington. This will probably result in government benefits (Medi-Cal, for example) becoming more difficult to obtain due to stricter qualification guidelines. Want proof. The latest U.S. Census Bureau brief on data from … Read more
An important question I get asked all the time is how do I find the best Assisted Living Facility (ALF)? That question is often followed by something like this, “I know my dad needs assisted living and I want to get him the best option possible, but I’m not sure we can pay for it.” … Read more
I know a thing or two about the VA aid & attendance improved pension benefit. After all, I’ve counseled over 450 veterans families and brought in millions of dollars in benefits to them. The problem is that whenever there are government benefits and entitlements, there are scams and dishonest people trying to rip the claimants … Read more
About Living Trusts is hosted by the Law Offices of Merwyn J. Miller, as your online resource center to help you explore these key issues, and others, regarding your estate.
Dear Mr. Miller: I own a 30% interest in a family corporation that holds real estate in California. Someone mentioned that I have to file some type ...
Dear Mr. Miller: My Dad is 70 and is badly in need of assisted living but the cost would quickly wipe him out. He has $3000 in SSI and another $1500...
Dear Mr. Miller: I know I need a Living Trust so that my $1.5 million house won’t go through Probate when I pass. I don’t want my two ...
