A health care proxy is a legal document that allows you to choose someone you trust to make medical decisions for you when you can't do so yourself. It's an important step in planning for your future medical care, regardless of your age or current health status. In...
Month: November 2024
How do you handle probate for out-of-state property?
Massachusetts courts can handle the primary probate proceedings for most of the estate. However, if your loved one had property or assets located in other states, you will likely need to start ancillary probate proceedings. What is ancillary probate? Ancillary probate...
What to know about MassHealth application denials
Qualifying for MassHealth can be a financial lifesaver as you age since it can help pay for long-term care and necessary medical treatment, which otherwise could eat away at your savings and deteriorate any wealth that you intended to pass down to your loved ones....
What kind of long-term care will you need?
Millions of Americans will need long-term care when they get older. One widely-cited study found that 70% of Americans who make it to age 65 will need long-term care at some point in the remainder of their lives. This kind of care, whether it's at-home or in a nursing...