Los Angeles Estate Planning/Asset Protection Attorney
Burbank / Glendale Elder Law Lawyer

“Failing to plan is planning to FAIL.” - Alan Lakien

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November 11, 2011
Veterans Day

Veteran's Benefits & Medi-CAL (Medicaid) Benefits need to be planned together...or you will create a Medicaid time bomb!

Every day, but especially today, we want to remember all of our US Veterans for their contributions, bravery and sacrifices to maintain our freedom in the United States of America!

As part of the legal work LA LAW Center, LLP, our staff is proud to support Veterans that need to qualify for the Aid & Assistance Program offered by the Veteran’s Administration and make sure that all Veterans are also being qualified for the future needs of Medi-CAL. We also fear that many Veterans are being taken advantage of by Insurance Agents that are only looking for a short term solution to care issues with Veterans by selling annuities that do not qualify for Medi-CAL.

A housebound or assisted living facility Veteran that needs assistance financially to pay for care, has a 90% probability of needing to go on to skilled nursing home care within 2 to 3 years. The cost of nursing home care in California averages over $6,000 per month or $81,000 per year. A Veteran may enter a nursing home within 2.5 years prior to passing away. Based on these facts, it is expected that the veteran's family will need to apply for MEDI-CAL (Medicaid) benefits to pay the nursing home costs.

Medic-CAL has a penalty period of ineligibility if a senior has given away any assets within five years of applying for Medicaid assistance id not transferred properly. This means that if you or your loved one does not get the advice of an elder law attorney and relies on the advice of an annuities sales person and transfer assets to qualify for Aid and Attendance, this could make the patient ineligible for Medi-CAL.

We predict that 90% of living Veterans Aid & Assistance claimants will need Medi-CAL in less than 5 years.

WARNING!! When a Veteran gives away assets to qualify for VA benefits, he/she may be setting a MEDIC-CAL PENALTY TIME BOMB! If you know want to understand how to qualify for Veterans and Medi-CAL benefits…. But aren't sure what to do, call LA LAW at 877.357.8283 we offer a free phone consultation.

Please go to our web site and read an article from AARP regarding Veterans Seminars for Aid & Assistance & MEDI-CAL. LINK here….

Please contact our office for a free initial consultation with Joseph McHugh, a California Elder Law Attorney. Or you may wish to call our office or check our web site for the date of our next free public class or workshop to learn more about elder law and the legal ways you can stay in control of your assets and your life! (877) 537-8283

After a thorough review of the best strategies for your legal needs and our fees for the scope of work, we will structure a comprehensive legal plan created specifically to protect you and allow you to stay in control of your life and your money.

Our Law Office is located in Southern California; however, we serve many clients throughout the state and love an occasional road trip to help all of our clients, their family and friends.  We are very proud of the many personal and professional referrals we receive from happy clients and colleagues.  Please contact our office today to schedule a free 30 minute consultation.

Take advantage of a free phone consultation or appointment for a free 30 minute consultation to review your individual situation and determine if you would benefit from our experience and legal services. Call us at:

Local Phone: (818) 241-4238 or
Toll Free Phone: (877) 537-8283