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Meeting Estate And Elder Law Needs In The Boston Area
As our parents age, we often worry about their financial well-being. You might want to help your mother manage her money, but you're unsure how to do so without overstepping boundaries. Balancing respect for her independence with the need to protect her interests can...
As we’ve discussed previously on this blog, the cost of nursing home and other long-term care can be exorbitant. If you don’t plan to effectively cover these costs, then your assets can quickly dissolve, leaving you with very little, if anything, to distribute to your...
In your 30s or 40s, you are likely juggling a career, a family and perhaps even care for aging parents. With all these responsibilities, long-term care planning for yourself might seem like a distant concern. However, it is during these years that the importance of...
MassHealth can help people pay for their long-term care, but its financial eligibility requirements are strict. To qualify, an applicant must fall below a certain threshold in terms of assets and income. And to make this even more strict, MassHealth has a so-called...
As we’ve discussed previously on this blog, the likelihood that you will need long-term care is high, and the costs of it are significant. If you don’t plan to cover the costs associated with this care, then you could wind up using up all your hard-earned assets,...
The legal process of managing a deceased person's estate, known as probate, ensures that debts are settled, and assets are allocated according to the deceased's will or state law. In Massachusetts, probate can become complex, especially if you are unfamiliar with the...
Choosing the right executor for your estate is crucial. This decision can greatly affect your legacy. Remember, this person is responsible for managing your assets after you're gone. Many people just choose their oldest child or closest relative without considering...
A health care proxy is a legal document that allows you to choose someone you trust to make medical decisions for you when you can't do so yourself. It's an important step in planning for your future medical care, regardless of your age or current health status. In...
Massachusetts courts can handle the primary probate proceedings for most of the estate. However, if your loved one had property or assets located in other states, you will likely need to start ancillary probate proceedings. What is ancillary probate? Ancillary probate...
Qualifying for MassHealth can be a financial lifesaver as you age since it can help pay for long-term care and necessary medical treatment, which otherwise could eat away at your savings and deteriorate any wealth that you intended to pass down to your loved ones....