Updated Sunday, June 25th, 2023
These attorneys will be able to help you with your Medi–Cal planning, as well as with any other estate planning concerns such as:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Advance Health Care Directive
- Durable Power of Attorney for Property
- Court Orders/3101 Petitions
- Real Property Transfers
Contact your local bar association for matters involving:
- Probate
- Problems with a Trustee
Click here to find the phone number of your local bar association.
CANHR’S ESTATE PLANNING/MEDI-CAL FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACTSHEETS:
Overview of Medi-Cal for Long Term Care
Medi-Cal Recovery
Planning for Incapacity
Durable Power of Attorney for Property
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care/Advance Directives
ATTORNEY QUALIFICATIONS
- The attorney must have prepared at least three trusts involving estate planning, and handled two real property transfers which include multiple tax consequences.
- The attorney must have prepared a durable power of attorney for health care and for property management.
- The attorney must have filed and obtained an order under Probate Code Section 3101, or must have filed and obtained a favorable decision from an Administrative Law Judge in a Med–Cal Fair Hearing.
- The attorney must have attended one State Bar approved MCLE training in Estate Planning or a related field.
Free Clinics
Marin:
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Every Thursday
Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney, Advanced Health Care Directives
Legal Aid of Marin at Whistlestop
930 Tamalpais Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
For appointment, call (415) 459-6700
WEBSITE
Monterey:
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Legal Services for Seniors
Advance Health Care Directive,
Simple Wills, Guardianship
The Carmel Foundation
SE Corner of 8th and Lincoln
Carmel, CA 93921
Call for Appointment 831-899-0492
Every Tuesday
10 am – noon
Medi-Cal, Advanced Healthcare Directives, Simple Wills, and Guardianships
WEBSITE
Orange County:
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Will Drafts and Advance Healthcare Directives
The Alona Cortese Elder Law Center
462 N. Glassell Street
Orange, CA 92866
Call (714) 628-2577 for appointment.
WEBSITE
Riverside County:
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Basic Estate Planning & Legal Advice
Lake Elsinore Senior Acitvity Center
420 E. Lakeshore Drive
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 674-2526 to RSVP
Visit lake-elsinore.org
2nd & 4th Tues. of the Month
Will & Probate Assistance
Mizell Senior Center
480 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Senior center members only.
For more information call (760) 323-5689,
or visit mizellseniorcenter.org
1st & 3rd Tues. of the Month
Estate Planning & Elder Law Counseling
Mizell Senior Center
480 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Senior Center members only.
Call (760) 323-5689 to RSVP for a 30
minute consultation.
Visit mizellseniorcenter.org
Every Other Month (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
Paralegal Assistance for Seniors (Wills & Probate)
San Jacinto Community Center
625 South Pico Avenue
San Jacinto, CA 92583
To RSVP, call (951) 654-7212.
Visit WEBSITE for more information.
Sacramento County:
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4th Thurs. of the Month
Senior Legal Hotline (Estate Planning)
Ethel Macleod Hart Senior Center
915 27th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
For California residents age 60 and over.
To RSVP, call (916) 808-5462, or visit the front desk.
San Bernadino County:
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2nd Monday of Every Even Numbered Month
3rd Thursday of Every Odd Numbered Month
Simple Wills, Power of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directive
Fontana Community Senior Center
16710 Ceres Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Call (800) 977-4257 for appointment.
WEBSITE
San Diego County:
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2nd Thursday of the Month
Wills, Power of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directives
Kimball Senior Center
1221 “D” Avenue
National City, CA 91950
Call (858) 565-1392 for more information. Only for residents of San Diego County age 60+.
WEBSITE
Last Friday of Every Month
Legal Clinic Services (AHCD, POA, Wills & more)
Del Mar Community Connections
225 9th Street
Del Mar, CA 92014
For 92014 zip code residents age 60 and over.
Call (858) 565-1392 x208 or 209 to RSVP.
Visit WEBSITE for more information.
Senior Legal Assistance (wills and general issues)
City Administration Building (Lobby)
202 C Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Free for seniors 60 and older.
Call (858) 565-1392 to RSVP. Visit
WEBSITE for more information.
San Mateo County:
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Simple Wills and Advanced Healthcare Directives
Pacifica Senior Services
540 Crespi Drive
Pacifica, CA 94044
Appointments available once a month.
Call (650) 558-0915 and ask for seniors’ secretary for appointment.
WEBSITE
Santa Clara County:
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Simple Wills, Power of Attorney, Advanced Healthcare Directives
Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA)
Appointments available at multiple senior centers in Santa Clara County.
Must be 60+ years old and a resident of Santa Clara County.
Visit: WEBSITE
Sonoma County:
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Wills, Power of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directives
Council on Aging Services for Seniors
30 Kawana Springs Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Call (707) 525-0143 x140 for appointment.
Visit: WEBSITE
Thursdays
Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Finances
Silvercrest Senior Living Residence
1050 3rd Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Sign-ups from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Call (707) 736-6150 for more info.
WEBSITE
Ventura County:
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Simple Wills, Power of Attorney and
Advanced Healthcare Directives
Grey Law at Camarillo Senior Center
1605 E. Burnley Street
Camarillo, CA 93010
Call (805) 658-2266 for appointment.
WEBSITE
1st Tuesday of the Month
Simple Wills, Power of Attorney and Advanced Healthcare Directives
Grey Law at Moorpark Senior Center
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93201
Call (805) 658-2266 for appointment.
WEBSITE
2nd Thursday of the Month
Simple Wills, Power of Attorney and Advanced Healthcare Directives
Grey Law at Goebel Adult Community Center
1385 E. Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Call (805) 658-2266 for appointment.
WEBSITE
Simple Wills, Power of Attorney and Advanced Healthcare Directives
Grey Law at Simi Valley Senior Center
3900 Avenida Simi
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Call (805) 658-2266 for appointment.
WEBSITE
1st Wednesday & 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Simple Wills, Power of Attorney and Advanced Healthcare Directives
9:15 am – 11:30 am
Grey Law at Wilson Senior Center
350 North C Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
Call (805) 658-2266 for appointment.
Visit: WEBSITE
4th Wednesday of the Month
Simple Wills, Power of Attorney and Advanced Healthcare Directives
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Grey Law at South Oxnard Senior Center
200 East Bard Road
Oxnard, CA 93033
Call (805) 658-2266 for appointment.
Visit: WEBSITE
CANHR’S ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS
The attorneys selected to be members of CANHR’s Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) are committed to serving the needs of seniors and their loved ones. All of the attorneys are highly qualified and must meet rigorous training standards in order to be selected, and to remain, on CANHR’s LRS panels. Click on a title below for more information on each area of practice.
Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
Elder Financial Abuse
Resident’s Rights Violations in Care Homes
Estate Planning/Medi-Cal for Long-Term Care
Special Needs Trusts
Conservatorship