Palo Alto Medi-Cal, Long-Term Care & Asset Protection Attorneys
Who isn’t worried about the cost of long-term care? It can devastate your estate.
It may come as a surprise that you can qualify for the Medi-Cal program, which can pay the cost of nursing home care, without losing your assets. Many assets are protected. Others can be transferred legally and without generating lengthy periods of ineligibility.
Medi-Cal, California’s version of the federal Medicaid program, is commonly perceived as a benefit available only to those who are virtually destitute. In fact, Medi-Cal is much more forgiving. The lawyers of Gilfix and La Poll has been helping Californians protect assets and qualify for Medi-Cal for over 20 years and with consistent success.
Learn more about how we can help you by calling (650) 683-9200 or contacting us online.
Plans Custom Tailored to Your Long Term Care Needs
Because your circumstances are unique, every Palo Alto Medi-Cal asset protection plan is unique. It may be appropriate to transfer, convert, or otherwise protect assets as part of a comprehensive plan. An irrevocable trust may be created to hold your residence. Care is taken to avoid “reimbursement” or “estate claim” efforts by the Medi-Cal program to recover the cost of Medi-Cal benefits upon your passing.
Throughout this complicated process, it is paramount that your Medi-Cal and asset preservation plan be approached professionally and with tremendous care and understanding. Improper disbursement of assets, for example, may result in penalties such as a period of Medi-Cal ineligibility that can last up to five years. An ill-advised plan can leave you exposed and unprotected. At the same time, planning is carefully structured to avoid gift, capital gains, and property tax problems that are too often overlooked.
Gilfix and La Poll brings its full scope of its wisdom, experience, and know-how to handling your long-term care and Medi-Cal planning needs.
Why Choose Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP?
Unparalleled Experience, Knowledge & Strategies
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Certified Specialists in Estate Planning & Elder Law
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Co-Founder of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
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Pioneers in Elder Law & Estate Planning
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Hundreds of Millions of Clients' Dollars in Taxes Saved
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Thousands of Families in the Community Served
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Over 35 Years of Serving the Bay Area
Real People. Real Feedback.
Hear What Our Past Clients Have To Say
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"Your letter to the Medi-Cal office did the trick. They are no longer threatening to put a lien on my house. I cannot thank you enough for helping me protect my home."
Your letter to the Medi-Cal office did the trick. They are no longer threatening to put a lien on my house. I cannot thank ...
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"I now understand why the trust will save our family a fortune in tax!"
Thank you for the help in setting up the trust for our family. After my husband's death, I saw how tremendously valuable it ...
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"When my husband passed away, my attorney at Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP explained all the steps that have to be taken, saw to it that all steps were taken, and literally held my hand through the process."
When my husband passed away, my attorney at Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP explained all the steps that have to be taken, ...
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"I want to express my gratitude for your professionalism and your invaluable assistance during our recent meeting on behalf of my parents."
I want to express my gratitude for your professionalism and your invaluable assistance during our recent meeting on behalf of ...
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"I heard of the Special Needs Trust before, but I never understood it until you so patiently and clearly explained it to me. We now have one in place for our son."
I heard of the Special Needs Trust before, but I never understood it until you so patiently and clearly explained it to me. ...
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"Absolutely superb, respectful and very compassionate in the manner that you spoke to my parents about a very difficult situation."
I will never forget you. I have passed your name on to numerous friends with similar situations. You are absolutely superb, ...
K.S.M.
