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Your Trusted Elder Law & Estate Planning Partner in Walnut Creek
At Walnut Creek Elder Law, we specialize in providing comprehensive legal solutions for individuals and families navigating the complexities of elder law. With over two decades of experience, our practice focuses on estate planning, asset protection, Medi-Cal qualification, and VA benefits planning, ensuring clients receive tailored guidance for their unique circumstances. Our attorney, Michael J. Young, brings a deep understanding of the challenges associated with aging, including Alzheimer's planning and hospice care, and has authored resources to help families protect their assets while securing quality long-term care.Through monthly workshops and personalized consultations, we empower clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions about their future. Our commitment to the community is reflected in our approachable demeanor, extensive local knowledge, and dedication to simplifying legal processes for clients in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.
Services
Elder Law
Estate Planning
VA Benefits Planning
Medi-Cal Planning
Alzheimer's Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialized experience in elder law and asset protection.
- Our practice focuses exclusively on elder law, ensuring in-depth expertise for clients.
- Free monthly workshops provide actionable insights on estate planning and Medi-Cal.
- Client testimonials highlight our compassionate, knowledgeable approach to legal guidance.
- We offer virtual and in-person consultations to accommodate client needs.
What people say
Deep knowledge of elder law
Generous with time
Excellent listener
Highly recommend
Professional and caring
Services
Elder Law Services
Our elder law practice provides comprehensive legal solutions for aging individuals and their families. We specialize in navigating complex issues related to long-term care planning, guardianship, and elder abuse prevention. With deep expertise in California-specific regulations, we help clients protect their rights and assets while ensuring proper care arrangements. Our approach combines legal proficiency with compassionate guidance to address the unique challenges faced by older adults and their caregivers.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans that ensure your wishes are honored and assets protected. Our services include wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, and healthcare directives tailored to individual circumstances. We emphasize asset preservation strategies that align with long-term care goals while minimizing tax implications. Our process ensures clear documentation and legal compliance to provide peace of mind for clients and their families.
VA Benefits Planning
Our VA benefits planning helps veterans and their families access entitled benefits for long-term care. We navigate the application process for Aid and Attendance pensions, ensuring compliance with eligibility requirements while protecting financial assets. Our expertise includes structuring legal documents to maximize benefit potential while maintaining quality care options for aging veterans in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.
Medi-Cal Planning
We specialize in Medi-Cal qualification strategies that protect assets while securing necessary long-term care coverage. Our services include analyzing financial situations, restructuring assets within legal guidelines, and preparing comprehensive applications. We help clients understand program requirements and implement plans that maintain eligibility while preserving family wealth for future generations.
Alzheimer's Planning
Our Alzheimer's planning services address the unique legal challenges faced by individuals with cognitive decline and their families. We create specialized legal frameworks to manage finances, healthcare decisions, and long-term care arrangements. This includes establishing appropriate trusts, durable powers of attorney, and care directives that adapt to progressive memory loss while protecting client interests throughout the disease's progression.
People
Michael J. Young
Estate & Asset Protection Attorney
With over 20 years of elder law experience, Michael J. Young specializes in estate planning and asset protection. He authored 'Don't Go Broke In A Nursing Home' and the 'Alzheimer's Legal Survival Guide.' Michael presents monthly workshops and provides personalized legal solutions for families in Walnut Creek, CA.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on elder law, including estate planning, asset protection, Medi-Cal qualification, VA benefits, and Alzheimer's planning for families in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.
Do you offer free consultations or workshops?
Yes, we provide free monthly workshops on elder law topics and initial consultations to discuss your specific legal needs and planning options.
How can you help with Medi-Cal planning?
We guide clients through Medi-Cal qualification processes, helping protect assets while ensuring eligibility for long-term care benefits under current state regulations.
Can you assist with updating existing trusts?
Yes, we help clients review and update trusts to reflect current laws, life changes, and long-term care requirements while preserving asset protection strategies.
What makes your practice different from other law firms?
Our sole focus on elder law, combined with community education initiatives and personalized client support, ensures specialized expertise tailored to aging-related legal challenges.
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Reviews (4)
Laura Jacobson
Oct 04, 2021
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Michael Young created a very sound family trust for my aging mother, including a certification of trust that proved to be very useful. He continued to lend me a helping hand after my mother's death when I needed assistance locating an important document necessary for the sale of out of state property. His knowledge of elder issues was a boon as he helped my mother develop our trust. I would readily recommend Michael to anyone who needs a family trust.
May Wong
Oct 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Michael Young has a wealth of knowledge especially in preparing Trusts for the senior population. I have benefited from his free presentations, his book, and have peace of mind that he has guided us through our estate planning and updating of our Trust.
Michael Young has a wealth of knowledge especially in preparing Trusts for the senior population. I have benefited from his free presentations, his book, and have peace of mind that he has guided us through our estate planning and updating of our Trust.
James Martin
Sep 04, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Michael Young is the consummate professional for dealing with wills, trusts, and estate planning. He is courteous, kind, and gentle in dealing with delicate issues related related money and death.
Highest rating.
Michael Young is the consummate professional for dealing with wills, trusts, and estate planning. He is courteous, kind, and gentle in dealing with delicate issues related related money and death.
Highest rating.
Karen Kistner
Jul 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I sent Mike Young a question asking him if I named my Trust correctly. He promptly answered within a few days, putting my mind at ease. His answer was very professional and concise. He made me feel like no question was a stupid question.
I sent Mike Young a question asking him if I named my Trust correctly. He promptly answered within a few days, putting my mind at ease. His answer was very professional and concise. He made me feel like no question was a stupid question.
