Many elderly people who need long-term care are concerned about the cost. When they are approved for MassHealth – the state version of Medicaid – it is a relief. However, receiving MassHealth coverage does not fully protect their property after they are gone....
Estate Planning
Understand your rights and responsibilities as a guardian
It is never easy to address the needs of an incapacitated or ill loved one. For Massachusetts residents who are faced with this issue, it is important to be aware not just of how to provide them with the medical care and assistance for daily living they might need,...
How to choose the right agent to serve as power of attorney
As you develop your estate plan, you should pay close attention to how you’re addressing your potential healthcare needs. While this certainly includes finding ways to ensure you have the financial resources necessary to pay for long-term medical care, including a...
Is it possible to avoid probate in Massachusetts?
As readers of this blog likely know by now, probate should be avoided. It is time-consuming and very expensive because it is, essentially, death litigation. Plus, the entire legal battle is public, which can make the family squabbles that explode during probate much...
Understanding the differences between Medicare, Medicaid and MassHealth
Medicare, Medicaid and MassHealth are all extremely important programs that can help Massachusetts residents with their medical needs. It's common to hear their names tossed around in the same conversation, and it can be easy to get them confused with each other...
Is your estate plan all that it should be?
If you have an estate plan in place, are you confident that it contains everything that it should to protect your legacy and your heirs? If it's missing something, now is the time to make adjustments to your estate plan so that it will be the most effective after you...
Including digital assets in an estate plan
For many years, when a person created an estate plan, they may have only considered including physical assets. However, it’s just as important to think about how digital assets will be addressed after the estate plan’s creator passes away. Identifying digital assets...
The importance of choosing the right executor
A will contains important information regarding the handling of your estate after you pass away. In addition to specifying which of your beneficiaries will be receiving which assets, you will need to name an executor to manage your affairs. The person you choose will...
Discussing estate planning with aging parents
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...
How do I include state and federal insurance into my estate plan?
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,...