Robert L. Surprenant, Esq., of Counsel is the founder of Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C. (formerly The Medicaid & Estate Planning Strategies Law Firm, P.C.) in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
He is a graduate of Northeastern University (B.A. in Business Administration) and Boston College Law School (J.D.). Mr. Surprenant is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and is a frequent lecturer on elder law topics. He is co-author of The Southeastern Massachusetts Nursing Home Guide and produces Elder Law Today, a monthly publication on elder law issues. Mr. Surprenant is currently Of Counsel to the firm. He and his wife, Diane, live in New Bedford, Massachusetts and are the parents of six children and the grandparents of sixteen.
Erin L. Nunes, Esq., Managing Partner The phrase “aging in place” has long been a goal for many Massachusetts families. The desire for seniors to remain in their homes, surrounded […]
MassHealth has strict financial limits, but not every asset counts toward eligibility. Some personal property, a primary residence within equity limits, certain vehicles, life insurance with low cash value, and […]
Estate administration in Massachusetts often takes nine months to a year, although some estates close sooner and others take longer. The timing depends on court filings, creditor claims, tax issues, […]
