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Meeting Estate And Elder Law Needs In The Boston Area
As people age, they may need a guardian or conservator who can make decisions for them or manage their affairs if they are unable to do so. A guardianship and conservatorship are used for similar purposes; however, they are not the same. Guardianship and...
Living in a nursing home can be a difficult transition for residents. They have been moved into an environment that is nothing like home, and if they have mental health or memory issues, they could be confused, try to leave the facility or even become agitated or...
The death of a loved one is usually a stressful and emotional time. You may spend several weeks in shock, and your grief can last years or even a lifetime. With everything going on, thinking about legal issues such as how to administer your loved one’s estate is...
If you have a will or a trust, you may think that your estate planning is complete. However, there is another important aspect of estate planning that you should not overlook: avoiding probate. Probate Probate is the legal process of settling your estate after your...
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...
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...
The statistics are clear: there’s a good chance that you’re going to need long-term care at some point in your life. This may include a stay in a nursing home or some sort of in-home care, but regardless of the type of care that you may need, your savings are likely...
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,...
Paying for health care is a major worry for people of all ages throughout Massachusetts. For those who might need more intensive care because of age, illness or infirmity, the dread as to what will happen with their finances, their property and wondering if they are...
One of the unfortunate facts of life in Massachusetts is that no one lives forever. Everyone will pass away at some point in time, but knowing that does not make it any easier on people’s loved ones who survive them. For some, the pain can be more than just mourning...