The Center For Elder Law Is Under New Management
The Center For Elder Law Is Under New Management
Empathetic Legal Guidance For You And Your Loved Ones
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...
Many people who come to the United States hoping for a better life do not qualify for long-term elder care. Fortunately, MassHealth is about to change that. As of Nov. 1., immigrants who do not have lawful permanent resident status can qualify for long-term care...
Many people reading this blog post may already understand that one of the most effective estate planning tools is forming a trust. A trust not only helps avoid probate and save on estate taxes but also provides privacy, protection and proper distribution of assets. In...
The loss of a loved one is an emotional time for family members left behind. People might not want to think about the technical issues surrounding the person’s estate, but it is necessary. In Massachusetts, probate might be needed to ensure the decedent’s will is...
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...
When we reach a certain age, we need someone to take care of us and provide us with our medical needs. Long-term care facilities, medication and frequent medical examinations can be costly. However, a person can get coverage for those services by applying to the...
In the estate planning process, it can be easy for a Massachusetts resident to focus on what will happen to her wealth after death. This is of course a very important consideration, since no one really wants to see his fortune tied up in probate litigation or drained...