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At LA LAW Center, we help California individuals and families create customized estate plans, government benefits planning and asset protection strategies designed to preserve wealth, protect loved ones, and provide peace of mind.
Attorney Joseph McHugh and our team provide experienced guidance in estate planning, asset protection, probate, special needs planning, and Medi-Cal planning throughout California.
Whether you are planning for your family’s future, protecting real estate and investments, or preparing for long-term care needs, we are here to help you make informed legal decisions with confidence.
Why Estate Planning Matters
A properly designed estate plan can help:
- Protect your family and loved ones.
- Prepare for incapacity or long-term care.
- Protect government benefits for loved ones with disabilities.
- Avoid unnecessary probate costs and delays.
- Preserve assets for future generations.
- Maintain privacy.
- Without proper planning, families are often left dealing with unnecessary legal complications, court involvement, and financial stress during difficult times.
Our Legal Services
Estate Planning
We create personalized estate plans tailored to your goals and family needs, including:
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Wills
- Durable Powers of Attorney
- Advance Health Care Directives
- Guardianship Planning for Minor Children
Our goal is to help ensure your wishes are clearly documented and legally protected.
Asset Protection Planning
California residents and property owners face increasing financial and legal risks. We help clients implement lawful asset protection strategies designed to reduce exposure and preserve wealth.
Services may include:
- Asset Protection Trusts
- Irrevocable Trusts
- Land Trusts for Privacy
- LLC Formation & Structuring
We work closely with clients to develop strategies that align with their financial and family objectives.
Probate Administration
When a loved one passes away, navigating California probate can feel overwhelming.
We assist families through the probate administration process on most Counties in California by helping:
- Identify and transfer assets.
- Handle court filings.
- Remotely appear for court hearings.
- Resolve legal requirements.
- Guide executors and beneficiaries.
Our team provides compassionate and efficient support during a difficult time.
Special Needs Trusts & Planning
We help families protect loved ones with disabilities while preserving eligibility for important government benefits such as:
- SSI
- Medi-Cal
- Section 8
- CalFresh
We also assist clients who need urgent planning after receiving an inheritance or legal settlement.
Elder Law & Medi-Cal Planning
Long-term care planning requires careful legal and financial preparation.
We help California families with:
- Medi-Cal Applications
- Long-Term Care Planning
- Nursing Home Planning
- In-Home Supportive Services Planning
- Medi-Cal Estate Recovery Prevention
Our goal is to help clients protect assets while securing the care they need.
Why Clients Choose LA LAW Center
- California-focused legal experience
- Personalized legal strategies
- Compassionate client support
- Clear communication throughout the process
- Practical solutions tailored to your family’s needs
Attorney, Joseph McHugh and Triage Director, Kathy McHugh work directly with clients to help them understand their options and make informed decisions about their future.
Start Planning Today
The right legal plan can provide clarity, protection, and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Call (818) 241-4238 today to schedule a phone consultation and learn how we can help protect your assets, your family, and your future.
Meet Our Team
We are Ready to Help You!
Attorney Joseph McHugh and his Legal Team are trusted, knowledgeable and experienced in helping clients protect their assets!
Elder Law – Medi-CAL Planning
Need Help Paying For Nursing Home Care?
We can help you qualify for Medi-CAL Long Term Care Benefits by filing the Medi-CAL Applications and protecting assets from Medi-CAL Estate Recovery.
Probate Administration
Has a Loved One Passed Away?
Our Probate Attorney and Paralegals will guide you through the complicated process of dealing with the beneficiaries and the court supervised Probate Procedures for transferring the deceased person’s estate to the beneficiaries.
Estate Planning
Power Of Attorney, Health Directive, Will’s & Trusts
It is critical to understand what legal documents you need to protect your assets and make sure you choose the beneficiaries of your estate when you are gone.
Asset Protection
Interested in Legally Protecting Your Estate?
Asset Protection is a broad term that Attorney Joseph McHugh has experience in working with clients to determine what legal services you need to protect your hard-earned assets…from modest to high wealth clients.
Trusts
What Type of Trust Do You Need?
There are many types of Trusts, Attorney Joseph McHugh has the experience to help you decide what you need to specifically protect your family and assets now and into the future.
Conservatorships
Is a Conservatorship Necessary?
Establishing a Conservatorship is a serious decision and needs careful legal evaluations to determine if a conservatorship is necessary and how to successfully complete this process with the courts approval.
Special Needs Planning
Protecting Loved One’s With Special Needs
Attorney Joseph McHugh understands the legal planning for needed for disabled persons that need to maintain their Public Benefits (keeping Medi-CAL & SSI) and how to set up Special Needs Trusts.
Questions & Answers
Are There Questions About Your Family’s Assets?
Attorney Joseph McHugh answers some of the most frequently asked questions regarding California Asset Protection, Medi-CAL Qualification, Probate and Estate Planning and Special Needs Planning.