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Seniors & the Law--A Guide for Maturing Californians (CA State Bar)
The guide addresses a number of issues confronting seniors including:
- Finances and debt
- Social Security and insurance
- Housing and caregiving
- Employment
- Healthcare
- Elder abuse/elder fraud
- Grandparents' rights
- Divorce and remarriage
- Estate planning and legal services
What is a will?
- Does a will cover everything I own?
- What happens if I don't have a will?
- Are there various kinds of wills?
- What if my assets pass to a trust after my death?
- Can I change or revoke my will?
- How are the provisions of a will carried out?
- Who should know about my will?
- Will my beneficiaries have to pay estate taxes?
- What other planning should I do?
- How can I find a lawyer to write a will for me?
- What is estate planning?
- What is involved in estate planning?
- Who needs estate planning?
- What is included in my estate?
- What is a will?
- What is a revocable living trust?
- What is probate?
- Can I name alternative beneficiaries?
- Who should be my executor or trustee?
- How should I provide for my minor children?
- When does estate planning involve tax planning?
- Does the way in which I hold title make a difference?
- Are there other ways of leaving property?
- What happens if I become unable to care for myself?
- Who should help me with my estate planning documents?
- Should I beware of "promoters" of financial and estate planning services?
- How much does estate planning cost?
- How do I find a qualified lawyer?
- What is a living trust?
- What can a living trust do for me?
- Should everyone have a living trust?
- How could a living trust be helpful if I become incapacitated?
- How could a living trust be helpful at my death?
- Who should be the trustee of my living trust?
- How are my assets put into the living trust?
- What are the disadvantages of a living trust?
- If I have a living trust, do I still need a will?
- Will a living trust help reduce the estate taxes?
- Will I have to file an income tax return for my living trust?
- What other estate planning documents should I have?
- What other kinds of trusts are there?
- Who should draft a living trust for me?
- Should I beware of "promoters" of financial and estate planning services?
- How much does a living trust cost?
- How do I find a qualified lawyer?
- What is elder abuse?
- What should I do if I am being abused or if I suspect that someone else is being abused?
- What are some examples of elder abuse?
- Am I required to report suspected elder abuse?
- Is there anyone who will check on my elderly father's well-being for me?
- Is domestic violence the same as elder abuse?
- What can I do to protect myself from an abusive caregiver or spouse?
- How can I be sure that my mother's caregiver will provide proper and adequate in-home care?
- As a senior, am I more likely to be targeted in a consumer scam?
- Should I be cautious in how I select financial or estate planning services?
- How can I avoid being solicited by telemarketers?
- What can I do if someone steals my credit card and runs up the bill?
- Why should I keep my Social Security number confidential?
- What is identity theft and what should I do if I become a victim?
- Where can I find out more about elder abuse?
- How do I find an attorney to represent me?
- What kinds of disputes can I take to small claims court?
- Can I file a claim for any amount of money?
- What can I do if I am owed more than the small claims limit?
- Should we settle out of court?
- How does the small claims court work?
- How do I file my claim?
- What if I have a claim against the person who is suing me?
- What should I do before going to court?
- What should I bring to court?
- What happens if I do not show up for the hearing?
- If I lose, can I appeal the decision?
- What if the judge or commissioner decides against me, but I have a problem paying?
- How do I collect my money?
- Where can I find a lawyer to assist me?