1. My parents have a long term care policy. What kind of insurance benefits are they entitled to? Generally, long term care insurance provides benefits to pay for care when one is no longer able to perform “activities of daily living” or has a “severe” cognitive impairment. The type of benefits provided depends upon the […]
Do not assume that the insurance company properly cancelled your policy. You should have the cancellation of coverage reviewed by a long-term care attorney. Insurance companies repeatedly cancel insurance policies in violation of the terms of the policy and/or statutory law.The most common examples of improper cancellations of coverage include the following: 1. When there […]
What is bad faith? In many states, including California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado, when your insurance company breaches their contract with you, it could potentially be more than a breach of contract. It could also be a breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, which is known as “bad faith.” […]
What is Long-Term Care InsuranceLong-Term Care Insurance provides coverage for elderly or chronically ill individuals who are unable to perform daily activities such as dressing, bathing or eating, or who have cognitive deficits which require them to be supervised for their own safety. These policies are often purchased decades before such coverage will be utilized […]
The Kantor & Kantor, LLP team will continue to provide legal support throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.Our office locations in Northridge (Los Angeles), San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego and Seattle are currently closed to comply with social distancing and “stay at home” orders.However, we are still offering our services virtually, both via […]
We Have Achieved Tier 1 Ranking in Insurance LawAt Kantor & Kantor, LLP, we are proud to announce that we have recently been named in the latest edition of “Best Law Firms,” a publication of Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report. We were regionally ranked in Tier 1 in insurance law, compared with […]
Top Women Attorneys in Southern California for 2012Recognized for Excellence in Representing People Denied Insurance BenefitsNational legal rating service Super Lawyers has named Lisa Kantor and Corinne Chandler among its Top Women Lawyers in Southern California for 2012. Both lawyers were selected for their achievements representing people denied disability, long-term care, health or life insurance […]
As one of its top ten financial resolutions for 2008, Union Bank of California advises people to invest in long-term care insurance as part of a financial safety net for their families. Along with the government, private companies see the validity of both long-term care and disability insurance to help individuals deal with exorbitant medical […]
