Planning for long-term care often requires legal and financial decisions made well in advance of a crisis. At Golden Grove Law PC, we help families reduce unnecessary care costs, plan for Medi-Cal eligibility, and establish clear decision-making authority when capacity declines. Whether you're supporting an aging parent, preparing for future care needs, or responding to a sudden health event, we provide practical strategies and documents designed to function in real-world transitions — not just on paper.

Types of Services

Medical-Cal Eligibility Planning. Evaluate assets and income, identify planning options, and build a clear path toward Medi-Cal eligibility while avoiding unnecessary spend-down.

Long-Term Care Cost Strategy. Develop a plan to manage the financial realities of assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing so families can make decisions without unnecessary delay.

Crisis Planning (Hospital, Rehab, or Imminent Placement). Rapid, focused planning when care is urgent — coordinating authority documents, care transitions, and eligibility steps.

Incapacity Planning & Decision-Making Authority. Powers of attorney, advance health care directives, HIPAA authorizations, and practical guidance so trusted decision-makers can act when needed.

Conservatorship Avoidance Planning. Proactive legal planning designed to reduce the likelihood of court involvement when capacity declines, and to minimize disruption during transition.

Caregiver & Family Support Planning. Clarify roles, responsibilities, and documentation for family caregivers — reducing confusion when decisions must be made quickly.

VA Benefits Coordination (As Part of a Care Plan). Identify whether VA pension/Aid & Attendance may be available, and coordinate timing and documentation within a broader long-term care and Medi-Cal strategy.

Asset Protection & Spend-Down Strategy (When Appropriate). Identify compliant ways to preserve resources and reduce exposure to care costs while still meeting eligibility rules.

Why Choose Golden Grove Law PC?

Practical Planning for Real Transitions. Long-term care planning is not theoretical. We focus on steps you can actually implement so your family can move forward with a clear plan.

Integrated Strategy (Medi-Cal + Legal Authority). Many families need more than one tool. We coordinate Medi-Cal planning, incapacity documents, and potential veterans benefits so each element works together without duplicative effort or missed deadlines.

Clear Communication When the Stakes Are High. Families often come to us in moments of urgency. We provide straightforward explanations, defined next steps, and steady guidance throughout the process.