by John Waggoner and Andy Markowitz, AARP, Updated May 21, 2020
En español | Coronavirus scams are spreading nearly as fast as the virus itself. As of May 20, the Federal Trade Commission...
When planning your estate, one of the most important decisions you make is choosing the people who will carry out your wishes. Many parents want all of their children to serve together as co-trustees of a trust or co-personal representatives of a will. While this may seem fair, naming more than one...
So, you have been named as the Personal Presentative (Executor) of a deceased person’s estate. The responsibility is not one to be taken lightly. It is encouraged to seek advice from a qualified probate attorney. This article will provide a basic explanation of the probate process and the role and responsibilities...
Our team is excited to announce a very special on-line event we are sponsoring to benefit our friends at the Alzheimer's Family Support Center. They offer support and services for FREE to people diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or other Dementia, as well as, for their families and caregivers. They can help no...
by Kerry Hannon, AARP, Updated April 29, 2020
In the past few weeks, an escalating number of clients have hurried to meet by videoconference and phone with Daniel S. Rubin, a partner at the New...
As we navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, stories of the superheroes making a difference in our community are popping up everywhere. The Alzheimer’s Family Support Center (AFSC) is celebrating these many heroic individuals by asking community members to send in names of these heroes so they can be acknowledged.
AFSC...
If your loved one is a resident in an assisted living community, you’re probably experiencing even more anxiety about the spread of COVID-19. Not only are seniors especially vulnerable, nursing homes and assisted living communities are seeing high rates of the virus.
Your loved one may also have to be in...
#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
Give to the organizations that you love most – no amount...
The aging process brings about several unique challenges. Elderly individuals might find it difficult to pay their bills on time and manage their finances. Many elderly adults rely on their adult child or children to help them manage their financial affairs. It may seem convenient to add another party to their bank...
The team at Surprenant & Beneski, PC is ready and available to assist with your Estate Planning needs. With a new law passed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on April 27th, 2020, our entire process can be completed from the comfort of your own home. It allows notary publics to perform their services via video conferencing until...
