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Some people can pay for nursing home care through private funds, but many do not have enough savings to afford nursing home care. Instead, they plan on relying on government benefits if eligible to pay for nursing home care. The government benefits available to pay...
There comes a time in almost everyone’s life when they age and need assistance. While it can be difficult for adult children to discuss estate planning with their aging parents, it is important to do so to ensure that their parents’ wishes are carried out. Approaching...
The statistics are clear: there’s a good chance that you’re going to need long-term care at some point in your life. This may include a stay in a nursing home or some sort of in-home care, but regardless of the type of care that you may need, your savings are likely...
If you are a Massachusetts resident who receives MassHealth, Medicaid or Medicare benefits, you may wonder how to include these programs into your estate plan. But, once you know the basics of these programs and how they affect your estate planning options,...
Paying for health care is a major worry for people of all ages throughout Massachusetts. For those who might need more intensive care because of age, illness or infirmity, the dread as to what will happen with their finances, their property and wondering if they are...
One of the unfortunate facts of life in Massachusetts is that no one lives forever. Everyone will pass away at some point in time, but knowing that does not make it any easier on people’s loved ones who survive them. For some, the pain can be more than just mourning...
In order to qualify for MassHealth, many Massachusetts residents must transfer assets to a spouse or other relative, or put them in trust. This takes careful planning. If some of these assets are held in tax-deferred accounts, a large transfer of this kind can trigger...
If you are the caretaker for your elderly loved one, you want to make sure that they have the most appropriate legal support possible. If you are like many other people, you may not understand exactly what that entails and even which questions you need to ask. If you...
If you are elderly or you have an elderly loved one, you must understand elder law and how the laws and regulations affect you or your loved one. Elder law is an approach that is multidisciplinary and focuses specifically on the legal issues of older and disabled...
As we’ve discussed previously on this blog, your potential need for long-term care is significant. Those who end up needing this care, including those who wind up being placed in a nursing home, can incur significant expenses, too. If you’re unprepared to address...