When a Massachusetts resident signs his or her will, the common assumption is that the disposition of the assets owned by the signer will be distributed according to the terms of the will. Unfortunately, some wills make people mad. This anger is usually the result of...
Month: January 2023
Avoid these common Medicare mistakes
Figuring out how to pay for your long-term care needs can be daunting. This is especially true given that most people don’t adequately plan for these expenses and are, therefore, taken aback when an emergency arises requiring extensive long-term care. But even if...
Seven considerations for choosing the right nursing home
If you foresee the need for nursing home care, you have a lot of planning to do. While we’ve previously discussed on this blog how to ensure that your assets are protected while securing the financial resources that you need to cover your nursing home stay, you also...
Can I be appointed guardian of my elderly parent?
You see your elderly parent declining in their physical and mental health and you are concerned about their ability to care for themselves or even make simple decisions. You want to pursue guardianship of your parent, but are you allowed to do so? Guardianship in...