Center for Elder Law & Estate Planning Legal Blog

Last year, Massachusetts adopted the Uniform Probate Code bringing about sweeping changes to various legal matters within the state, such as: Probate administration Estate planning Wills and trusts Guardianships and conservatorships Intestacy succession The Uniform...

In the midnight hour, Congress negotiated a deal to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. Part of this deal included the American Taxpayer Relief Act, which President Barack Obama signed into law in early 2013. The Act provides clarity and certainty regarding federal...

Asking for help is never easy, especially for an aging loved one used to being self-reliant. Yet as seniors grow further into their golden years, they may need a great deal of help keeping up with day-to-day tasks. But it's not uncommon for seniors to let basic needs...