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Michael J. Young, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney

Michael J. Young, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney

By Michael J. Young, Estate Planning Attorney

Welcome to the podcast site of Michael J. Young, estate planning attorney. Mr. Young practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Elder Law and Probates.
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Frozen Bank Accounts

Michael J. Young, Estate Planning and Elder Law AttorneyOct 07, 2020

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Seven Items To Discuss With Your Spouse Before You Visit Your Estate Planning Attorney

Seven Items To Discuss With Your Spouse Before You Visit Your Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning attorney Michael J. Young, in Walnut Creek, California, discusses Seven Items To Discuss With Your Spouse Before You Visit Your Estate Planning Attorney.

You can visit our website at www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com

Oct 07, 202016:06
Don't Listen To Your Neighbors About Medi-Cal!

Don't Listen To Your Neighbors About Medi-Cal!

Elder law attorney Michael J. Young in Walnut Creek, California explains why you should not listen to your neighbors about Medi-Cal.

You can visit our website at www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com

Oct 07, 202012:12
Five Estate Planning Myths

Five Estate Planning Myths

Estate planning attorney Michael J. Young in Walnut Creek, California describes Five Estate Planning Myths.

You can visit our website at www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com 

Oct 07, 202012:23
Frozen Bank Accounts

Frozen Bank Accounts

How to avoid Frozen Bank Accounts, by estate planning attorney Michael J. Young in Walnut Creek, California.

You can visit our website at www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com

Oct 07, 202011:49
How To Calculate Probate Fees in California

How To Calculate Probate Fees in California

Probate attorney Michael J. Young in Walnut Creek, California, explains how to calculate probate fees in California.

You can visit our website at www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com

Oct 07, 202010:09
Medi-Cal Qualification For A Single Person

Medi-Cal Qualification For A Single Person

Estate Planning Attorney in Walnut Creek, California discusses Medi-Cal Qualification For A Single Person.

You can visit our website at www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com

Oct 07, 202014:59
Procrastination and Estate Planning

Procrastination and Estate Planning

Estate planning attorney Michael J. Young in Walnut Creek, California discusses procrastination and estate planning.

You can visit our website at www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com

Oct 07, 202008:31
Should You Sign Your Estate Planning Documents in Blue or Black Ink?

Should You Sign Your Estate Planning Documents in Blue or Black Ink?

Estate planning attorney Michael J. Young discusses whether you should sign you estate planning documents in blue or black ink.

You can visit our website at www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com 

Oct 07, 202007:56
What Happens If You Don't Die?

What Happens If You Don't Die?

Estate Planning Attorney Michael J. Young, in Walnut Creek, California discusses what happens if you don't die, and you become ill along the way.

You can visit our website at www.WalnutCreekElderlaw.com 

Oct 07, 202015:44
What Is Probate and How to Start One?

What Is Probate and How to Start One?

Probate attorney Michael J. Young in Walnut Creek, California explains what a probate is and how to start one.

Visit our website at www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com

Oct 07, 202017:56
What Is Probate and Why Do People Try To Avoid It?

What Is Probate and Why Do People Try To Avoid It?

Probate attorney Michael J. Young in Walnut Creek, California, explains why people want to avoid probate.

You can visit our website at www.WalnutCreekElderlaw.com. Mr. Young's e-mail address is lawyoung1@gmail.com and his phone 

number is 925-256-0298.

Oct 07, 202013:15
Where to store your estate planning documents.

Where to store your estate planning documents.

Estate planning and elder law attorney Michael J. Young, discusses where you should store your estate planning documents.

Check out Mr. Young's website at www.WalnutCreekElderLaw.com. 

Oct 07, 202011:21
Which Has Priority, Revocable Living Trust or Will?

Which Has Priority, Revocable Living Trust or Will?

Estate Planning attorney, Michael J. Young, in Walnut Creek, California answers the frequently asked question, "Which has priority, the will or the revocable living trust.? 

Oct 07, 202007:37
Should I leave $1.00 to an alienated child?

Should I leave $1.00 to an alienated child?

When you want to leave a child out of your estate plan, do you need to leave him $1.00?

The answer is no, and attorney Michael J. Young explains why. 

Aug 12, 202009:06
The Powerful Power of Attorney

The Powerful Power of Attorney

Estate planning attorney Michael J. Young explains the differences between a regular financial durable power of attorney, and what Mr. Young calls "The Powerful Power of Attorney." In an elder law context, the Powerful Power of Attorney has additional features and language which will allow for asset protection and Medi-Cal planning in the event principal loses capacity. 

Aug 11, 202011:16
How To Obtain and Fill Out The California Advance Health Care Directive Form

How To Obtain and Fill Out The California Advance Health Care Directive Form

Estate Planning attorney Michael J. Young in Walnut Creek, CA explains how to download the California health care durable power of attorney from the internet. Mr. Young also explains how to file out the form online. The Advance Health Care Directive in California is always included as part of an estate plan. As an elder law attorney in Walnut Creek, CA Mr. Young always includes this health care form as part of his clients' estate planning package. 

Aug 07, 202010:57
How To Fund Your Revocable Living Trust

How To Fund Your Revocable Living Trust

Estate Planning attorney Michael J. Young, explains how to fund, or transfer documents to your revocable living trust.

Aug 05, 202014:16
What does it cost to probate an estate?

What does it cost to probate an estate?

What are the costs and fees for probating an estate?

Sep 18, 201902:05
For a probate, what information and documents will Mr. Young need to get started

For a probate, what information and documents will Mr. Young need to get started

To start a probate, and in order to prepare for our first meeting, Mr. Young will need certain information and documents. 

Listen to this episode to get started.

Sep 12, 201903:46
Medi-Cal Treatment of Reverse Mortgages

Medi-Cal Treatment of Reverse Mortgages

Estate Planning and Asset Protection attorney Michael J. Young, explains how Medi-Cal treats reverse mortgages.

Jul 30, 201902:13
What Are The Intestate Rights Of A Married Person?

What Are The Intestate Rights Of A Married Person?

What will you inherit when your spouse dies?
Mar 18, 201902:16
Welcome To Our Workshop

Welcome To Our Workshop

Getting Your Ducks In A Row
Mar 14, 201906:28
When will probate be required?

When will probate be required?

Or, how can you avoid probate?
Mar 13, 201903:04
Avoid Medi-Cal Recovery By Avoiding Probate

Avoid Medi-Cal Recovery By Avoiding Probate

The state can only recover what it has paid to a recipient for a nursing home stay, if there is a court probate proceeding
Mar 12, 201902:57
When And Under What Circumstances Should You Update Your Estate Planning Documents?

When And Under What Circumstances Should You Update Your Estate Planning Documents?

The Medi-Cal language you should have in your estate planning documents
Mar 12, 201903:50