We are all climbing the mountain of life. As we work hard to earn our life savings, there are many potential slips that can cause you to lose what you have earned. A good estate plan is like having ropes to help prevent you from slipping and falling. It also allows you to provide ropes for your loved ones so they can be safe on their journey up the mountain of life.

One fall. One stroke. One hospital stay, then your life savings is on the line.

Name: The Miller Elder Law Firm
Address: 2332 West Whitendale Avenue, Visalia, California, 93277, US
Telephone: (559) 625-4205

A Long-term care stay can happen suddenly and costs $13,656.00 per month on average in California. Every year that amount goes up. Medical science tends to keep our bodies alive, but so far cannot prevent our brains from declining. Pre-Planning to pay for Long Term Care is essential for avoiding losing your life savings.

I help California families protect their home and savings when long-term care is on the horizon—using legal planning that includes Medi-Cal eligibility strategies. Medi-Cal can help pay for long-term care, but eligibility rules are strict and mistakes can be expensive. Do not confuse Medi-Cal with Medicare. They are completely different programs.

It is my conviction that the foundation of proper estate planning is the Revocable Living Trust which prevents Probate Court proceedings upon disability and death.

Call Russell C. Miller now for a free consultation.

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Open your eyes to the threats that will cause you to lose your life savings. All your hard work, your home, and your future plans can be lost if you don't plan ahead.

✅ Protect your spouse at home where possible
✅ Avoid delays and penalties caused by wrong moves
✅Get a clear plan before a crisis forces rushed decisions

Is this happening to your family?

A parent is declining, or dementia is progressing
Doctor mentioned rehab, “skilled nursing,” or memory care
You’re paying privately and the bills are terrifying
You’re worried you’ll have to sell the house
You’ve heard you must “spend everything down”
You need answers now, not after the crisis

If any of these are true, timing matters. Call now for a free consultation before options close.

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Russell C. Miller, Esq.

Owner

The Miller Elder Law Firm

How to pay the Nursing Home

There are only Four ways to pay the nursing home:

✅ Write them a check every month: This option I want to help you avoid.

✅ Long Term Care Insurance: You cannot get it if you need it. Will not cover the full nursing home bill. High deductibles (i.e. you pay 3 months out of your pocket when you file a claim)

✅ Medicare: Health insurance program granted to seniors when they retire and collect Social Security. Only will pay up to 100 days in connection with your Medicare supplement. To keep paying, the patient must continue to improve. If condition plateaus or deteriorates, they will stop paying.

✅ Medi-Cal: Will pay the full cost of room and board at the skilled nursing facility. However, the applicant must be qualified AND Medi-Cal estate recovery must be defeated, or you can lose your home.

We have over 30 years experience helping people qualify for Medi-Cal and protecting their assets for their spouse and family. Call me now at (559) 625-4205

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Contact me now at (559) 625-4205 to avoid wasting money on Probate. You can avoid Probate with a Revocable Living Trust!

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Death Plan (What Most Attorneys Provide)

Only avoids probate after death
Leaves your family powerless if you become disabled
Can force loved ones into expensive conservatorship court
Fails to protect the surviving spouse if you pass first
Allows assets to go “sideways” — to in-laws, or even strangers
Children inherit outright → exposed to divorce, lawsuits, and predators
Often sold at exorbitant fees for inadequate protection
Frequently missing key documents (Pour-over Will, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive)
Clients left to handle trust funding themselves
Ignores the most dangerous threat: $13,656/month nursing home costs

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Life Plan (What We Provide)

Avoids probate
Protects you if you become disabled — no conservatorship needed
Prevents banks and institutions from freezing your accounts
Protects trustees from false claims of elder abuse, fraud, or identity theft
Provides asset protection for the surviving spouse
Includes remarriage protection so assets stay in your family line
Prevents sideways inheritance (keeps property from going to in-laws or strangers)
Builds strong inheritance safeguards for children against divorce, creditors, and predators
Always includes all essential documents (pour-over will, powers of attorney, health care directives)
Asset funding handled for you — not left to chance
Guidance on nursing home costs and Medi-Cal planning so you don’t lose everything
Flat, transparent fees — no hidden costs
Protection for your family and assets from the moment you sign

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Why Families Choose Our Life Plan

We don’t cut corners or sell “death plans.”
Every Life Plan includes the documents, funding, and protections most attorneys ignore.
You get clear guidance, fair flat fees, and a plan that actually works when your family needs it most.

✅ Real Protection. Real Value. Peace of Mind.

"Very much appreciated Mr. Miller's help and advice in setting up our trust. We feel confident that if we need his help, he will be there."

Vince and Marsha Elizondo

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Trusted by Central Valley Families for Over 20 Years

Russell C. Miller, Esq., has helped thousands of families in California, mostly the Central San Joaquin Valley, protect their homes, avoid probate, and safeguard their legacy. Clients trust us because we focus on clear communication, flat fees, and complete peace of mind.