Exempt Assets for Medi-Cal Eligibility in California When applying for Medi-Cal benefits in California, many individuals worry about losing essential assets in order to qualify. However, California provides several asset exemptions that protect key resources, allowing individuals to receive the benefits they need while retaining important assets. Understanding these exemptions…
🎉 Free Estate Planning for All Californians! 🎉 You heard that right — the State of California has already done your estate planning for you. No need to call a lawyer, have awkward family conversations, or think about the future at all. Just sit back, relax, and… do absolutely nothing….
What Happens to Social Security Benefits When Someone Dies? Rumors once swirled that millions of deceased people were still receiving Social Security payments. The truth? That was mostly a misunderstanding caused by a software glitch that mislabels some people as being over 150 years old. These folks aren’t getting paid—they just have…
New California Law Simplifies Probate for Homes Under $750,000 – What You Need to Know Beginning April 1, 2025, California’s probate system will offer a simpler, more efficient way to transfer a loved one’s primary residence—provided the home is valued under $750,000. Thanks to Assembly Bill 2016 (AB 2016), families may be able to…
Are You REAL ID Ready? Make Sure You’re Cleared for Takeoff Before May 7, 2025 Planning a trip in 2025? There’s an important travel update you need to know: starting May 7, 2025, most travelers aged 18 and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID to board domestic flights and…
