Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo

Category: Estate planning attorney in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA

Address: 20350 Ventura Blvd #110, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, USA

Phone: +18186769572

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Agi P.

Mar 29, 2022

We gave Alice her money and she said we would have a trust. That was months ago and the office is NON responsive. They are not refunding my money or returning my calls. Next, is the BBB and following review agencies. We have left dozens of messages with assurances that the job will be done. So far, she has had my money for months and I have nothing to show for it. Now I have to move on, and sue my attorney. Bummer. I DO NOT RECOMMEND HER. I CAN'T BELEIVE SHE IS DOING GOOD WORK ANYWHERE.

D Goldman

Feb 16, 2022

Ms. Salvo and her very capable staff are responsive, courteous, and experienced. I had to modify an estate plan (trust) and related documents. The final product was complete, professional, and included every new provision that I requested, as well as changes that were required that I wouldn’t have known needed to be included. My questions were answered promptly and completely. Ms. Salvo and her staff communicate effectively with everyone; no matter how much legal experience a client has or doesn’t have. With all the lawyers practicing in Southern California, it’s comforting to know I can contact one who cares about my legal issues and can resolve problems that arise.

Sharon K. (sk_cali)

Dec 3, 2021

I had met with Alice back in 2016 & procrastinated getting my affairs in order. I finally had them assist me and Alice and her staff were awesome!! I got call backs and emails promptly. Alice knows the law well and is always patient in explaining things. I had recommended people to her in the past (even before I completed mine) and will continue to do so in the future. If you want expert, professional and sound advise, Alice Salvo & her team are the ones to go to!!

Juan Rayas

Sep 18, 2021

I had a complicated case involving my mom’s estate as well as my sister’s special needs trust. Attorney Salvo listened to our case patiently and was able to come up with a solution that solved all our issues. She was very professional, competent and knowledgeable. I highly recommend attorney Salvo for estate issues for elderly parents.

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Questions & Answers

Dear Ms Salvo, My name is Susan Martin, Professor Emeritus, at Southwestern Law School. I have a neighborhood senior center in Los Feliz that is looking for a speaker on the subject of "Guardianships and Conservators." Can you help us? Thanks.

Susan Martin | Aug 23, 2018
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022

Please give us a call to discuss.

If I have been a resident at a skilled nursing home for the past six months, will I be reimbursed for my past nursing home expenses?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022

Medi-Cal benefits can be obtained retroactively for the three months immediately preceding your application month as long as the eligibility requirements were met for those months. As an example, if you applied in April but met the eligibility requirements in January, the nursing home would reimburse your expenses above the “share of cost” amount from January forward. If the Medi-Cal eligibility limit is increased using a “3100 Court Petition” or “Administrative Fair Hearing” procedure, the increased eligibility limit can be applied retroactively to cover the three months immediately preceding your Medi-Cal application.

Can I lose my home if I receive Medi-Cal?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022

Medi-Cal will try to recover its expenses from the assets the Medi-Cal beneficiary owns at the time of his or her death, including the beneficiary’s home. Your home can be protected with effective Medi-Cal planning.

Can I make a large gift to immediately qualify for Medi-Cal?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022

Medi-Cal has strict regulations concerning asset transfers. Improper transfers may result in a significant “period of ineligibility” during which an individual cannot receive Medi-Cal benefits. Transfers can also have negative estate and capital gains tax ramifications. Legal advice should be obtained before making any transfers.

If I am already receiving Medi-Cal benefits, can I still benefit from Medi-Cal planning?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022

Yes. Medi-Cal planning is potentially able to reduce or eliminate your “share of cost” co-payment and protect your assets from Medi-Cal recovery.

When should I begin planning for Medi-Cal?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022

Immediately! Early planning provides you with more options, such as creating estate planning documents with Medi-Cal planning language making sure your appointed agent(s) can carry out further Medi-Cal planning if you eventually become incapacitated. Please realize it is never too late for Medi-Cal planning and effective strategies can still be implemented in emergency situations. However, usually the longer you wait the fewer options available.

What is a special needs trust?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022

A special needs trust shelters income and resources that might otherwise interfere with eligibility for government programs such as Social Security and Medi-Cal (Medicaid). A special needs trust can enhance quality of life over and above what the basic benefits programs can do. Simply speaking, it maximizes financial resources.

Does a living trust protect my estate from nursing home costs?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022

No. living trusts do protect your estate from the need for a probate and a conservatorship and may in some cases save taxes. But, if your assets are in a living trust and you need to go into a nursing home, then all of the assets contained in the living trust will be counted to determine whether or not you qualify for Medi-Cal.

What is a conservatorship?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 1, 2022

A Conservatorship is also a court process whereby the court appoints a person or entity to be in charge of your affairs if you are unable to do so. All of this is also done under the court’s supervision. A proper estate plan may avoid the need for a Conservatorship.

How do I protect myself if I do not wish to be kept alive on life support machines?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022

A document called a durable power of attorney for health care will protect you from this situation.

Should I put my house in joint tenancy with my children?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022

Usually, it is not a good idea to put your house in joint tenancy with your children. First, if your child is sued, his/her creditor can collect any judgment the creditor has against your child from the equity in your house. Second, if your child wants to sell the house when you pass away, your child may have to pay unnecessary capital gains taxes if you gift your house to your child while you are alive. Third, if you go into a nursing home and need to qualify for Medi-Cal, the state will have a lien on your house for any amounts paid for Medi-Cal benefits.

My parent has just passed away. Do I have to pay his/her bills?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022

Generally, you are not responsible for your parent’s bills (unless you have assumed the responsibility by signing for them). If you become personal representative of your parent’s estate, you will be responsible to pay his/her bills but only out of his/her assets (not out of your assets).

What happens if I die without a will?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022

In California, if you die without a will, California and the Superior Court will decide who will be in charge of your estate and who will inherit your estate.

Why do people want to avoid probate?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022

Probate has become a bad word in our society. It can be a time consuming and costly process. Proper estate planning can avoid probate. If you do need to go through the probate process, our office can help you through every step of the process.

What is probate?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022

Probate is a court process. Generally, there are several steps to the probate process. The court appoints a person to be in charge of the decedent’s estate. This person is called the personal representative. The personal representative gathers the decedent’s assets; pays the decedent’s appropriate bills; he or she may sell certain of the decedent’s assets; files tax returns; and distributes the decedent’s assets to the appropriate persons or entities. All of this is done under the court’s supervision.

What is the difference between a will and a trust?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022

A will takes effect after you pass away. Generally, if your estate is over $100,000 and if you have a will your estate may have to go through probate. There are many types of trusts. A living trust is the type of trust that most people have. If you have a trust and have transferred your assets to the trust, then your estate will not have to go through probate.

How do I protect my estate from nursing home costs?

Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jun 23, 2022
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jun 23, 2022

There are several ways to protect your estate from nursing home costs. If you plan in advance, you will have more alternatives. Advance planning includes the following: the court procedure, the use of irrevocable trusts, gifting, converting non-exempt assets into exempt assets, permissible spending down and the purchase of annuities and long term care insurance. Of course, every situation is different. If you consult our offices, we will go over your individual situation. We will also tell you the benefits and detriments (if any) of each alternative.

Range of fees to up date a revocable family trust. ?

Matthew Wolfson | Aug 22, 2021
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jul 23, 2022

Please give us a call to discuss your specific needs.

do you handle medicare issues

Yithzhak Benjoseph | Aug 22, 2020
Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 8, 2022

No, we do not handle medicare issues.

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