ELDER LAWPROBATERAXTER LAW NEWSAlzheimer’s Association – Caring for a loved one with Dementia and the Caregiver
December 10, 2020by RaxterLaw
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ELDER LAWPROBATECalifornia Conservatorship: What is It and How Does it Work?
November 19, 2020by RaxterLaw
Conservatorship: What is It and How Does it Work? California Conservatorships – An Introduction Few responsibilities are more profound than taking care of an adult who is unable to care for himself or herself. If appointed by the Court to do so, the person charged with that responsibility is called a “conservator.” The adult...
Helping You Prevent Elder Abuse Raxter Law has long been committed to preventing elder abuse in California. You can access our many resources here: Raxter Law’s California Elder Abuse Facts and Resources. If you or someone you know is being abused, contact us immediately to schedule an appointment. We can help. Today we will take...
ELDER LAWAlzheimer’s Association Research Town hall
September 24, 2020by RaxterLaw
Alzheimer’s Association Research Town hallJoin us to hear about the latest groundbreakingdiscoveries in Alzheimer’s and dementia research,brain health, and a look at what the future holdsin the search for a cure.Wed. October 14, 6:00-6:45 pm Learn the landscape of Alzheimer’s and dementia science. Understand the importance of early detection and diagnosis. Find out more about...
ELDER LAWEstate LitigationPROBATETrustsWhere there is a WILL there is a way!
March 19, 2020by RaxterLaw
Where there is a Will there is a way! Most people think of wills as the only way to transfer property upon death, however, there are several instruments one can use to transfer property to loved ones upon their passing. First, let’s understand that even I you do not execute a will your property will...
Executor’s role in Probate What is an “Executor?” In California the Executor is also called a personal representative. It is the person or entity nominated by the deceased person (the “decedent”) in a Will to administer the estate of that person as directed by the Will. Let’s start by stating that it’s both an honor...
Did you know?ELDER LAWPROBATETrustsCOMMON ASSETS MISTAKENLY OMITTED FROM TRUSTS
February 24, 2020by RaxterLaw
Being an Attorney that concentrates on all aspects of Probate matters, my office has come up with a list of the forgotten assets that are most commonly omitted from trust funding. That is, these assets are frequently found after death titled in individual names rather than being properly titled to the decedent’s trust. In some...
Conservatorship/GuardianshipELDER LAWPROBATECalifornia Powers of Attorney (POA)
December 16, 2019by RaxterLaw
Nearly every day in our office a potential client will call to inquire about obtaining a power of attorney for a loved one. First, we must understand what a power of attorney is, and what it can do, and not do – as the case may be. A power of attorney is a legal device...
ELDER LAWThe Amazing Village in The Netherlands Just for People with Dementia
February 14, 2015by RaxterLaw
What a great place and idea! http://twistedsifter.com/2015/02/amazing-village-in-netherlands-just-for-people-with-dementia