Marilyn Shea Law Blog

Alzheimer’s disease is a problem which is occurring more and more in our society as our population ages and family cannot always provide care for senior members. It may not be possible to hire several caregivers to provide 24 hour care for your mother or father in a home setting. There are homes which provide for persons who have this disease and are quite nice and have a variety of activities... Read More

A common myth is by having a will, an estate can avoid probate.  However, having a will means your estate “will” go to Probate.  It really is like an engraved invitation to Probate.  The difference is if when you have a will you can choose who you want to inherit your... Read More

It is very important that as a minimum everyone should do a Will and “Nomination of Guardian”—that is who they would like to have raising their children if anything ever happened to them. This is certainly better than friends and relatives of the deceased gathering together and arguing about it and finally having the court decide who should be appointed.

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Oceanside CA Estate Planning QuizThink you don’t need an Estate Plan? What you learn in this quiz may surprise you! Determine your needs in regard to Estate Planning. Add up the points that apply to you and see how you score.... Read More

Probate is a legal procedure which takes place when an individual dies owning assets. ... Read More

Many people think because they have a simple life all that they need is a simple Trust with very few provisions.  Nothing could be further than the truth -- We don't know what is in store for us an hour from now, much less in our heirs or even unborn heirs lives.  It is important that you have all the many essential provisions in your Trust.  It is very important accompanied by all important ancillary documents.... Read More

Medi-Cal Planning is about asset preservation. It involves the purchasing, transferring, conversion and/or liquidating of assets to enable you or your loved one to qualify under Medi-Cal's test of income and resources.If you cannot qualify for or afford long-term care insurance, you may need a Trust with special language which includes Medi-Cal strategies and pre-planning. Having a Living Trust is not enough. You need a Trust with special Medi-Cal language as well as a lengthy comple... Read More