Nursing Home Planning

Deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home is often one of the most difficult decisions a person will ever have to make. Not everyone needs nursing home care and many elderly Massachusetts residents value their independence and do not want to live in a nursing...

As our parents age, we tend to grow concerned about their well-being. Their physical and cognitive abilities might decline, rendering it difficult for them to take care of themselves, or they might be completely socially isolated. A nursing home stay might provide...

As we age, our chances of needing some sort of long-term care increases. Yet far too many people turn a blind eye to this potentiality, which could be a costly mistake. If you want to avoid losing significant assets to your long-term care provider and putting your...

If you’re like most Massachusetts residents, nursing home planning is crucial in order to have resources you will need to pay for your long-term care one day. The majority of older individuals end up requiring some sort of long-term care. If you don’t adequately plan,...

Nursing home and other forms of long-term care are extremely costly. If you’re not careful in planning for how to pay for this care, then your estate can quickly erode, eating away at the wealth that’s taken you decades to build. This, in turn, can rob your loved ones...

It is always ideal when Massachusetts residents can plan for a nursing home stay years in advance of their needing long-term care. Early long-term planning frees people to explore all available legal options and improves their chances of accomplishing their...

This is a question that’s often asked, and one that needs to be contemplated by all given that most people are going to need nursing home care at some point in their lives. The question also leaves many individuals stressed given that nursing home care can cost more...

Watching the onset of Alzheimer’s can be overwhelmingly sad and worrisome. However, the disease’s progression gives you and your loved ones the opportunity to effectively plan for the future. This includes crafting a strong estate plan that addresses asset...

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...