The Center For Elder Law Is Under New Management
The Center For Elder Law Is Under New Management
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Many elderly Massachusetts residents have medical conditions that affect their everyday lives. These conditions can be physical or mental in nature and cause the person to experience a loss of mobility, dexterity, or cognitive ability. As a person gets older, their...
As you age, you may find yourself in need of greater assistance. Many in Massachusetts rely on Medicaid for assistance with long-term care in a nursing home or other care facility. However, in order to qualify for Medicaid (MassHealth) assistance, you must meet strict...
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...
When a loved one dies with a will, their estate will need to be probated. Probate is the process through which the deceased’s creditors and taxes are paid, and estate assets are identified and collected and then distributed to the appropriate heirs. Massachusetts...
It is important to know what to include in an incapacity plan so that estate planners can plan for the worst. An incapacity plan will help direct how the estate planner’s financial and healthcare decisions are made and how their financial and healthcare affairs will...
While no one wants to consider the end of their life, proactive steps in the form of estate planning can provide a level of comfort for your children and other loved ones. Ignoring the need for a will or trust or putting off the drafting of such essential documents...
As our parents grow older, underlying health conditions become more apparent as the symptoms of these diseases begin to affect their quality of life. Although the focus of estate planning in Massachusetts and elsewhere is usually on the allocation of financial assets...
MassHealth administers Medicaid for Massachusetts residents. It has the advantage of offering coverage for long-term care needs such as nursing homes or assisted living. However, it is not easy to qualify for, due to its strict asset and income limits. In order to...
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...