elder law

A conservatorship can be an important way to care for and protect a loved one. For that reason, anyone who is appointed as a conservator should be familiar with the important responsibilities of a conservatorship. The role and responsibilities of a conservator The...

Nursing homes may be legally responsible for the deaths and illnesses of some of its residents if negligence plays a factor. Among the more typical cases involving negligence include failing to treat illnesses such as bedsores and infections, failing to provide food...

Your family can no longer bear the physical, emotional and financial burden of caring for your elderly parent. The time is now to have those discussions on placing your father into a nursing home. Although you know that this is the right decision, you still have many...

Abuse of the elderly is a growing problem. In 2017, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs logged 30,000 reports of suspected elder abuse, an increase of 68% over the number in 2011. Although final figures for 2021 are not available, it's quite possible...

Setting up a guardianship can be an important part of caring for an older loved one or incapacitated loved one. For that reason, it is helpful to know how to set up a guardianship and what the role and responsibilities of a guardian are. The important role of a...

You worked hard for your entire career to put together your financial legacy. The last thing that you want is for that legacy to be consumed by nursing home costs and medical expenses at the end of your life, leaving nothing for your children, grandchildren and other...

For Massachusetts residents who are making the difficult decision of putting a loved one in a nursing home, there are many issues that will come to the forefront. The elderly loved one getting the proper treatment and care is obviously at the top of the list. Still,...

Most Massachusetts area residents will need special care when they get older and are no longer able to care for themselves. Many families have gone through this with elderly loved ones. Elderly care, whether it be assisted living, nursing home, home care, etc. can be...

There's no doubt about it; making sure you or a loved one is eligible for MassHealth in Massachusetts can be a little daunting. You want to know that if you hopped onto the program that not only will you not face rejection but that your needs are covered. That is why...