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Check out this new article, Contra Costa County Bar Association proudly presents the 24th Annual MCLE Spectacular! Friday, November 16, 2018. Click here to find out more!

A corporation whose corporate powers have been suspended or forfeited is without capacity to prosecute or defend against a suit until revivor of its powers by the appropriate statutory procedure ( ...

Filial, meaning due from the daughter or son, is a funny word to say. However, filial laws have, in recent years, garnered increasing attention for their serious implications. If you have heard of ...

We expect our golden years to be relaxing and rewarding. Yet as we grow older, we tend to start relying on other to assist us with things that we could once handle on our own. It is during those times ...

As an elder law attorney and advocate I often get frantic calls from family members when a skilled nursing facility has advised them that they plan to the discharge the resident within a week or days. ...

December 13, 2016 marked the end of a 23 year-long period where mentally fit individuals where barred from establishing their own special needs trusts. The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, part of ...

The stretch payout is available to the designated beneficiary, defined in the IRC Code, as "any individual designated as a beneficiary…". If the owner of an IRA or qualified plan dies before their ...

Dying is a part of life. It is a given that we will all pass one day. Understandably the majority of people do not like to think about their mortality or of being incapacitated. Nevertheless, it ...

It can be hard to get motivated about your estate planning; it sounds about as fun as getting a root canal. However, you also probably want to make sure that your loved ones are protected and receive ...

After months of near confinement in our homes, many of us are stir-crazy and eager to travel to a vacation destination. Although more states are opening up, there are several precautions to consider ...

It is not uncommon for couples to enter into marital agreements stating what property is separately owned by each spouse and the property rights each spouse will have in the event of separation, ...

Filial, meaning due from the daughter or son, is a funny word to say. However, filial laws have, in recent years, garnered increasing attention for their serious implications. If you have heard of ...

Medi-Cal Recovery By Ivette M. Santaella We receive many phone calls regarding Medi-Cal recovery. Many people fear that Medi-Cal will put a lien on their home and that they will lose their homes. ...

At the Santaella Legal Group, APC , we are excited to announce that we have a table at the National Healthcare Decisions Day Volunteer Event in Oakland. Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Henry J. Kaiser ...

The State Bar of California provides comprehensive pamphlets regarding estate planning and elder issues. Whenever we go out on a presentation, or meet with a client, we provide them with a copy of a ...

At S Santaella Legal Group, APC , we are proud to announce that after completing an 8 hour course, taking an exam and an oath, both attorneys Ivette M. Santaella and Linda C. Blackwell are public ...

Filial, meaning due from the daughter or son, is a funny word to say. However, filial laws have, in recent years, garnered increasing attention for their serious implications. If you have heard of ...

As an elder law attorney and advocate I often get frantic calls from family members when a skilled nursing facility has advised them that they plan to the discharge the resident within a week or days. ...

Putting a love one in a nursing home is very difficult. When I had to place my Mom in a facility I cried the whole way. The last thing you need when you get there is to be bombarded with paperwork and ...

Effective January 1, 2017, Defined Benefit Program members and Cash Balance Benefit Program participants may designate a special needs trust or supplemental needs trust, as an option or annuity ...

What happens to your business if you are disabled or die? A Buy-Sell Agreement provides a plan for a seamless transition with minimal disruption to your business. There are two categories of Buy-Sell ...

Understanding the California Probate Process There is no question that losing a loved one is a sad and difficult time for a family, relatives and close friends. Once someone passes, those left behind ...

The House of Representatives passed new legislation on October 29, 2013, that would restrict the ability of our veterans (and the many financial and legal advisors who assist them) to qualify for ...

A limited conservatorship is a special type of conservatorship established for individuals with development disabilities. This legal proceeding impacts the ability of the special needs individual to ...

Managing Attorney Ivette Santaella joined Lawyer Business Advantage to discuss how she utilizes her passion for law to power the success of her marketing and business development efforts. Click here ...

December 13, 2016 marked the end of a 23 year-long period where mentally fit individuals where barred from establishing their own special needs trusts. The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, part of ...

It is so important to have a detailed and comprehensive durable power of attorney. Unfortunately many durable powers of attorney are too general and cause problems, especially for seniors. Before a ...

Today, many people are using a revocable living trust instead of a will or joint ownership as the foundation of their estate plan. When properly prepared, a living trust avoids the public, costly and ...

December 13, 2016 marked the end of a 23 year-long period where mentally fit individuals where barred from establishing their own special needs trusts. The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, part of ...

The stretch payout is available to the designated beneficiary, defined in the IRC Code, as "any individual designated as a beneficiary…". If the owner of an IRA or qualified plan dies before their ...

If you or an elder you know are interested in getting into a Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), it is likely because of the wide range of services SNFs provide that exceed what regular nursing homes or ...

Individuals who will be eligible for the CalABLE program have even more reason to look forward to its launch later this year following the passage of CA Senate Bill 218 last October. Signed in 2014 by ...

December 13, 2016 marked the end of a 23 year-long period where mentally fit individuals where barred from establishing their own special needs trusts. The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, part of ...

Effective January 1, 2017, Defined Benefit Program members and Cash Balance Benefit Program participants may designate a special needs trust or supplemental needs trust, as an option or annuity ...

Estate planning is not just about what happens when you die. Proper estate planning takes into consideration all aspects of your life and how to protect your accounts and property so that you can ...

Most people understand that having some sort of an estate plan is a good thing. However, many of us do not take the first steps to get that estate plan in place because we do not understand the ...

The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Nothing can truly prepare a person for such a loss. However, dealing with the financial stress of frozen bank accounts ...

Veterans Administration Pension Benefits are paid to veterans who were in military service during wartime and who have little or no income. Veterans who have serious disabilities may qualify for Aid ...