Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes Away
By: Allyson S. Heller
Losing a loved one is always difficult. In addition to coping with their grief, many people are left feeling overwhelmed by the numerous obligations and tasks associated with settling their loved ones’ affairs and don’t know where to start. Having a general idea of what to do when someone passes[...]
Should I Add My Child To My Home’s Title?
By William C. Mason III, Of Counsel
Have you been told that you can avoid probate by adding your child to your home’s title? Although holding property in joint tenancy with your child will result in a direct transfer to that child upon your death (thus avoiding probate), here are three reasons why you shouldn’t place your[...]
Baldwin Park Animal Shelter Fundraiser
This holiday season, in the spirit of giving, we at the Law Offices of Tony J. Tyre, Esq., APC are delighted to be hosting a fundraiser and pet supply drive for Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, which serves cities and unincorporated areas across the San Gabriel Valley. Each year, over[...]
Law Update: Medi-Cal Qualification
By Tony J. Tyre, Esq.
There was a major law update regarding Medi-Cal qualification requirements beginning on July 1, 2022. Prior to this date, a person could only have $2,000.00 of countable assets in his or her name in order to qualify for Medi-Cal benefits. However, starting on July 1, 2022, that asset limit is[...]
Medi-Cal Planning
Law Update - Medi-Cal Qualification What is Medi-Cal planning program? It's a program in the state of California that helps pay for long-term care and other medical care needs. With Medi-Cal, in Covina and Temple City, you may only qualify for Medi-Cal long-term[...]
Holiday Gift Guide
By William C. Mason, III, Of Counsel
With the holidays just around the corner, I’d like to offer you the following tongue-in-cheek guide: Dos and Don’ts: An Estate Planning Attorney’s Guidebook to Holiday Gifts. Gift Taxes: Presently, the IRS allows an individual to gift up to $12.06 million over the course of his or her lifetime (“Lifetime[...]
