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Working with Judd Matsunaga on Asset Preservation for our children

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:21:35 +0000

We went to see Judd Matsunaga at Elder Law Services of California a few years ago, as our closing attorney for our new home. It was pretty much like sitting down with my dad. Sandy and I felt really comfortable with Judd. Recently we realized that our wills were not complete and Judd Matsunaga made this a quick and simple process. We are currently working with Judd on Asset Preservation for our children. Judd makes all of this seem so simple and we have enjoyed all of our meetings with him.

Andy & Sheila K.

Judd Matsunaga endorsement by Consumer Watchdog Judd McIlvain, The Troubleshooter

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:41:02 +0000

Troubleshooter Judd McIlvain gives his testimony of Judd Matsunaga, a Medi-Cal specialist at Elder Law Services of California.

Judd Matsunaga of Elder Law Services of California explains Medi-Cal

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:20:33 +0000

Judd Matsunaga of Elder Law Services of California explains that Medi-Cal is the state of California’s version of the federal Medicaid program that provides additional health insurance for qualified individuals who are 65 years of age, blind or disabled. Medi-Cal is particularly helpful for individuals who are residing in a skilled nursing home that have exhausted their Medicare skilled nursing home coverage. While Medicare may cover the first 20 days of skilled nursing home expenses, coverage for days 21 through 100 requires a co-payment of $128.00 per day and is only available if the patient continues to show improvement in his or her condition. On the other hand, Medi-Cal will continue to pay for skilled nursing home expenses indefinitely, regardless of whether or not the patient continues to show improvement.

Unfortunately, many people are misinformed about the eligibility criteria Medi-Cal uses to determine
eligibility. Such misinformation is likely due to the constantly changing and complicated Medi-Cal rules and regulations. Despite what you might have heard, you do not have to be poor in order to qualify for Medi-Cal benefits. With the guidance of an experienced, knowledgeable elder law attorney like Judd Matsunaga, it is legal to implement various planning strategies in order to qualify for Medi-Cal benefits.

Elder Law Services of California is experienced in developing and implementing various Medi-Cal planning strategies to quickly qualify an individual for Medi-Cal benefits and to minimize or completely eliminate any state recovery for benefits received. Medi-Cal planning is one the firm’s specialties and the firm takes great pride in developing and presenting a choice of sound planning options for their clients which are tailored to their individual circumstances.

Judd Matsunaga, founding partner of Elder Law Services of California

admin — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:15:18 +0000

Judd Matsunaga, founding partner of Elder Law Services of California, specializes in Elder Law with emphasis in the areas California Medi-Cal Planning, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration. Judd works closely with the firm’s clients to ensure that their assets are protected and preserved according to the client’s individual circumstances and goals.

California Medi-Cal regulations are constantly being updated. Medi-Cal planning should only be done under the supervision of a qualified, Elder Law attorney who specializes in Medi-Cal. Certain transfers of property can have significant tax ramifications that should be discussed with a qualified, Elder Law attorney. An improper transfers can actually disqualify a Medi-Cal beneficiary and result in a lengthy period of ineligibility for Medi-Cal benefits.

MEDI-CAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY JUDD MATSUNAGA & ELDER LAW SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:17:10 +0000

MEDI-CAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY JUDD MATSUNAGA & ELDER LAW SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA

Elder Law Attorney Judd Matsunaga understands that Medi-Cal planning can be an emotional undertaking for you and your family. Elder Law Services of California will ensure that the Medi-Cal process is as easy and uncomplicated as possible by providing the following services:

Preparation and explanation of alternative Medi-Cal planning strategies for your specific situation
Implementation of your choice of Medi-Cal qualification strategies
Preparation of Medi-Cal application forms
Judd Matsunaga and Elder Law Services will deal directly with Medi-Cal on your behalf through the entire Medi-Cal application process
Preparation of estate planning documents when applicable and
Preparation of all documents necessary to reduce or eliminate Medi-Cal recovery when applicable