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Gene Osofsky - Hayward, CA
Gatehouse PlazaSuite 2081290 "B" Street Hayward, CA 94541- 2996
Osofsky & Osofsky
Hayward Elder Law Lawyer
Overview
ELDER LAW: we assist seniors and their families plan for long term care, including planning for incapacity and for the cost of same while preserving family assets. Often, this involves strategic planning to establish eligibility for the Medi-Cal program to assist with cost, while preserving assets for the family. In many cases, the use of sophisticated planning techniques can accelerate eligibility and avoid so-called asset "spend down"...
ELDER LAW: we assist seniors and their families plan for long term care, including planning for incapacity and for the cost of same while preserving family assets. Often, this involves strategic planning to establish eligibility for the Medi-Cal program to assist with cost, while preserving assets for the family. In many cases, the use of sophisticated planning techniques can accelerate eligibility and avoid so-called asset "spend down"...
ELDER LAW: we assist seniors and their families plan for long term care, including planning for incapacity and for the cost of same while preserving family assets. Often, this involves strategic planning to establish eligibility for the Medi-Cal program to assist with cost, while preserving assets for the family. In many cases, the use of sophisticated planning techniques can accelerate eligibility and avoid so-called asset "spend down". We also address issues concerning Medi-Cal recovery or so-called 'pay back'. Our services also involve incapacity planning, the preparation of Durable Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts, Wills and the like. We are frequently asked to speak to groups of seniors, tax-planning professionals, disability support groups & other community groups, and we have delivered lectures on these topics at many Bay Area Hospitals.
FAMILY LAW: One of our principals is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar and has practiced in this field over 25 years, handling many different kinds of cases--both simple and complex--involving division of assets, property, businesses, pensions, support, custody, and interstate matters.
Sophisticated computer software is used in case preparation to enhance case development, increase efficiency and reduce cost.
Billing Method:
- Require a Retainer
Pricing Structure:
- Hourly fee. Fixed Fees For Some Services After Initial Consultation.
About Gene Osofsky
Practice Areas
- Elder Law
- Wills & Estates
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- California, 1970
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1970
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1977
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1970
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1970
Specialties and Certifications
- Family Law, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California, 1982
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association, 1970
- National Academy Of Elder Law Attorneys, 1997 - Present
- Association of Certifed Family Law Specialists, 1990 - Present
- LRS, California Advocates For Nursing Home Reform, 1995 - Present (Member of LRS)
- Estate Planning Section, State Bar Of California, 1997 - Present
Classes and Seminars
- Planning For Long Term Care/Asset Protection Planning, Numerous Senior, Disability, Caregiver & Hospital Organizations,, 1996 - Present
- Medi-Cal Planning For Long Term Care, Hayward Lawyers Club, March 23, 2004 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- VISTA Volunteer (As Lawyer), 1969 - 1970
- Berkeley Men's Shelter (perpare/serve meals), 1999 - 2001
- Law Clinic, National MS Society, 2000 - 2003
- Community Service Awarad, National MS Society, 2002
Education
- University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, Los Angeles, California, June, 1969
J.D. - University of California, Berkeley, CA, June, 1966
A.B.
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
Articles
Published Works
- "Consumer's Guide To Medi-Cal Planning", 2005
- Dividing The Family Home, Legal Secretaries Association
Office Information
Address
Gatehouse PlazaSuite 2081290 "B" Street Hayward, CA 94541- 2996
Phone
Fax
- (510) 247-0150
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Included on the 2023 Northern California list
Past Lists
- 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Wiley Manual Pro Bono Award, 1995
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