Beginning January 1, 2026, California will reinstate the Medi-Cal asset test for applicants over age 65 seeking long-term care benefits, limiting eligibility to $130,000 in countable assets (plus $65,000 for each additional household member). In this video, Attorney Justin M. Kennedy of Litherland, Kennedy & Associates explains what this change means, which assets are exempt, and why 2025 is a crucial window for families to engage in Medi-Cal planning to protect eligibility, preserve assets, … [Read more...] about The Medi-Cal Asset Test is Returning in 2026 – What You Need to Know About Eligibility (VIDEO)
Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Voice Cloning Tools and Scam Prevention (VIDEO)
In this vlog, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Attorney Justin M. Kennedy discusses the latest news on artificial intelligence-enabled voice cloning tools, how scammers are using this technology to defraud victims of billions of dollars, and an easy step you can implement to protect yourself from the latest scams. Transcript: Hello, I'm attorney Justin M. Kennedy with Litherland, Kennedy and Associates, a California estate planning and elder care law firm. In 2023 I provided a … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Voice Cloning Tools and Scam Prevention (VIDEO)
Long Term Care Costs and Medi-Cal Planning in 2024 (VIDEO)
In this Vlog, Attorney Justin M. Kennedy discusses updates in the California Medi-Cal rules in 2024 and how those changes impact Medi-Cal Planning to pay for long-term care. Transcript: Hello, I'm attorney Justin M. Kennedy with Litherland, Kennedy and Associates, a California estate planning and elder care law firm. Beginning January 1, 2024, Medi-Cal eligibility has removed the asset test for people over 65 years of age or are disabled (according to the state) or are blind. This … [Read more...] about Long Term Care Costs and Medi-Cal Planning in 2024 (VIDEO)
National Long-Term Care Awareness Month (VIDEO)
In this Vlog, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Geriatric Care Manager Dedra Jize discusses National Long-Term Care Awareness Month and Five (5) Activities of Daily Living that determine the level of care one may need at home or in a community. … [Read more...] about National Long-Term Care Awareness Month (VIDEO)
