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Trusts
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Mark Gilfix Discusses Irrevocable Trusts in the San Francisco Chronicle
Family Protection Trusts
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Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
Long Term Care
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Mark Gilfix wins Distinguished Author Award from Trusts and Estates Magazine
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The Link Between Caregivers and Immigration Policies
Aug 31, 2018
Report Warns of Rising Alzheimer’s Costs and Their Impact on Families
Special Needs Trusts
Nov 1, 2023
Updating Your Special Needs Trust in California: When and Why It's Necessary
May 1, 2018
Attorney Michael Gilfix Featured as Great Giver in Pace Newsletter
May 29, 2015
Michael and Mark Gilfix Appear on NBC Bay Area and KTVU Fox Television Programs
Myras Healthcare Huddle
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Ageism: The Silent Epidemic Impacting Us All
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Part 2: We All Need a Friend, an Advocate, to Be Safe in the Hospital
Medi-Cal
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Long-Term Care Insurance and Alternatives – The Role of Prudent Planning
Special Needs Planning
Apr 12, 2023
CRITICAL Special Needs Planning for Children with Autism
Jun 30, 2022
Special Needs Planning: What You Need to Know to Protect a Loved One with a Disability
Dec 28, 2019
Mark Gilfix presented at 2019 SFASA Conference at Stanford University
Advance Directives
Apr 6, 2022
Estate Planning Tips: How to Protect Family Assets
Dec 28, 2018
Why the Young and Healthy Should Think About Advance Directives?
Jul 31, 2018
San Francisco Launches New Conservatorship Measures to Help Patients With Mental Illness
Elder Law
Jul 17, 2023
Mark Gilfix on KABC Radio Los Angeles
May 9, 2022
Estate Planning for People with Dementia
Dec 14, 2018
Report Warns of Lottery Scams Targeting Senior Citizens
National Senior Games
Aug 13, 2013
Gilfix (No. 110) Participates, Places in 2013 National Senior Games in Cleveland, Ohio.
Tax Planning
Nov 2, 2018
Michael and Mark Gilfix Speak at Avenidas About Tax and Planning Issues
Mar 20, 2018
To the Bay Area Community: Thank You.
FAQ
May 3, 2024
How to Appoint a Financial Power of Attorney
Health Care
Apr 30, 2018
ER Visits Increase Disability Risk for Seniors, Says Study
Articles
Nov 14, 2024
Attorney Micahel Gilfix Featured in BottomLine’s Estate Planning Article: Living Trust vs. Will
Oct 14, 2024
Preparing for the 2024 Elections: Safeguarding Your Family’s Wealth and Future
Jul 17, 2023
Michael Gilfix, CAP, Fellow Visionary Advocate for Elder and Special Needs Law
Prop 19
Nov 1, 2023
Proposition 19's Impact on Property Investments in California
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Repercussions Of Proposition 19 Hit Close To Home For Los Altos Native
Dynasty Trust
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The Art of Long-Term Wealth Preservation: California Dynasty Trust Insights
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Prop 19: How Can I Preserve Low Property Taxes?
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Proposition 13 and Homeownership: What California Homebuyers Should Know