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Modifying CA Irrevocable Trusts for Medicaid: 2026 Guide

Modifying CA Irrevocable Trusts for Medicaid: 2026 Guide

September 16, 2026 rpbergman

What if the trust you thought was "unbreakable" is the only thing standing between your family and $15,178 in monthly nursing home costs?…

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Filed under: California trust law, Ex Parte Petitions, irrevocable trust modification, Medi-Cal Planning, Probate Code Section 15403, Probate Code Section 15409, Santa Clara County Probate Court
How to Modify a Trust for Special Needs in California: A Case Study

How to Modify a Trust for Special Needs in California: A Case Study

August 12, 2026 rpbergman

What if the "irrevocable" trust meant to protect your child is the very thing disqualifying them from Medi-Cal? You likely feel that signed…

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Filed under: California Probate Code, estate planning, irrevocable trust, Medi-Cal Planning, Probate Code 15409, Special Needs Trust, trust modification
  • The Irrevocable Trust Doctor – Robert P. Bergman, Attorney at Law
  • Trust Doctor Blog
  • The Problem – Outdated Trusts for Married Couples
  • The Problem – Lack of Powers of Appointment
  • The Problem – Older Trusts With No Asset Protection for Heirs
  • The Probate Code Solution
  • Fees and Costs
  • Contact Us
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