Gene Osofsky - Hayward, CA
Gatehouse PlazaSuite 2081290 "B" StreetHayward, 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". We also address issues concerning Medi-Cal...
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...
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.
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