Get these important legal papers in place before you need them
by Amanda Singleton
What is power of attorney? Everyone 18 and older should have this document in place.
What comes to mind when you hear the words “power of attorney"?
AARP Article: Powers of Attorney: Crucial Documents for Caregiving
NY Times Article: ‘It’s Pretty Brutal’: The Sandwich Generation Pays a Price
Parents feel emotionally and financially stressed by caring for young children and older relatives at the same time.
Written By: By Jessica Grose
This piece is part of “The Price of Modern Parenting.” Read more about the sandwich generation, the cost of adoption and out-of-pocket expenses for...
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Special Needs Alliance Article: Your Special Needs Trust (“SNT”) Defined
You have a special needs trust— or you have been designated as the trustee of a special needs trust— or your child has a special needs trust. What is a trust? What is a trustee? What is a beneficiary? What are all these terms you’ve never used before even though your first...
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AgingCare Article: Is Aging in Place Always the Best Option for Seniors?
As we age, most of us claim we want to age in place—to stay in the familiar homes we love throughout the rest of our lives. But many seniors don’t think this decision through and wind up unsafe, unsupported, lonely and even housebound.
“Elder orphans” is the phrase du...
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AARP Article: Getting a Lifesaving COVID-19 Vaccination
We now have a weapon in the fight against the virus that triggered the most destructive pandemic in more than a century.
The FDA has issued emergency use authorization (EUA) for two different COVID-19 vaccines: one developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and the other by Moderna. Both vaccines are safe and...
Continue reading…Q & A with Dan Surprenant: Lessons from My Heart Attack
Q & A with Dan Surprenant, Esq. CELA
Dan, earlier you shared an article with our readers about the heart attack you suffered in January, 2020. We received quite...
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Q & A for Special Needs Trusts
If you are considering creating a special needs trust for a loved one, you’re in good company. More families than you may realize have at least one member who is disabled physically, intellectually, or emotionally and requires extra foresight when it comes to matters of estate planning. Below are some common questions...
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How to Safely Check in on Seniors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As dedicated elder care lawyers serving Southeastern Massachusetts, we always look out for seniors. During the coronavirus pandemic, we are especially concerned for the health and well-being of those most vulnerable to COVID-19 and we know that you, their loved ones, are too. Since we all want to protect our older...
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Important Questions About Business Succession Plans
If you, like the vast majority of business owners in the U.S., own a family business, you have no doubt given thought to what will happen to your pride and joy company in the long-term. A skilled business succession/estate planning attorney will help you in your quest to ensure your business’s...
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Why It’s Important to Review Your Estate Plan
So, you have finally gotten around to the task of planning for the future by working with an experienced estate planning attorney and you’re feeling responsible and self-satisfied. Before you get too cocky, however, remember that your estate plan will have to be reviewed on a regular basis -- typically every...
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