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Probate is the legal process where the court validates the deceased person's will and determines the distribution of assets according to the will or state law if no will exists. Probate ensures that there are no debts left debts before distributing assets to...
Thinking about your long-term care needs can be stressful. It requires you to consider the possibility of being unable to care for yourself, and the potential costs associated with long-term care can be overwhelming. But you don’t want to make the mistake of foregoing...
It can be difficult to figure out how to establish your estate plan. You have many options to choose from, and coming to terms with your mortality can be tough. But once you take the plunge and put forth the effort to develop a strong estate plan, you can breathe a...
Some might say that planning your long-term care needs at 50 is too early. However, you do not have to wait until a health crisis forces your hand. Your 50s are an ideal time to start planning for your future care needs through MassHealth, Massachusetts' Medicaid...
Managing the long-term healthcare of your loved ones can be challenging, especially when dealing with MassHealth and Medicare. Determining dual eligibility can help you get the most from your loved ones' benefits and ensure they get comprehensive care. What Is dual...
As our parents age, we often worry about their financial well-being. You might want to help your mother manage her money, but you're unsure how to do so without overstepping boundaries. Balancing respect for her independence with the need to protect her interests can...
As we’ve discussed previously on this blog, the cost of nursing home and other long-term care can be exorbitant. If you don’t plan to effectively cover these costs, then your assets can quickly dissolve, leaving you with very little, if anything, to distribute to your...
In your 30s or 40s, you are likely juggling a career, a family and perhaps even care for aging parents. With all these responsibilities, long-term care planning for yourself might seem like a distant concern. However, it is during these years that the importance of...
MassHealth can help people pay for their long-term care, but its financial eligibility requirements are strict. To qualify, an applicant must fall below a certain threshold in terms of assets and income. And to make this even more strict, MassHealth has a so-called...
As we’ve discussed previously on this blog, the likelihood that you will need long-term care is high, and the costs of it are significant. If you don’t plan to cover the costs associated with this care, then you could wind up using up all your hard-earned assets,...