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Elder Law Attorneys in Los Gatos, CA

Los Gatos families often search for elder law help when a care decision, Medi-Cal question, or document problem becomes urgent.

License status and elder law relevance are organized from California source data. Board certified and stronger source matches are listed first.

Important: This page provides general information about elder law and Medicaid planning. It is not legal advice. Medicaid rules vary significantly by state and change frequently. Always consult a licensed elder law attorney for advice specific to your family's situation.

Common reasons families in Los Gatos search

Medi-Cal timing

Understand eligibility, spend-down timing, and how care bills affect the family plan.

Authority to act

Confirm whether power of attorney, health directives, or guardianship may be needed.

Care placement

Coordinate legal decisions with nursing home, assisted living, or home-care choices.

A practical order of decisions

Step 1

Clarify who can make legal and health decisions in California.

Step 2

Estimate whether facility care may require Medi-Cal planning.

Step 3

Compare attorney credentials, elder law focus, and local court or county experience.

Step 4

Review care facility quality before a placement decision becomes final.

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Attorney listings in Los Gatos

Sorted by elder law source strength, then local relevance.

Yarnes , Leslie Kristine

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Los Gatos, CA

Carney , Janis Ann

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Los Gatos, CA

Schmidt , Stuart Gober

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Los Gatos, CA

Lee , Geoffrey

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Los Gatos, CA

Zolla , Carol Elias

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Los Gatos, CA

Sudweeks , Sheri Lynn

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Los Gatos, CA

Rossmeissl , Thomas Edward

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Los Gatos, CA

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