Are you caring for an aging parent or loved one who needs support during the day? Adult day health programs offer a structured, safe environment where adults with medical needs or cognitive impairments can receive care, engage socially, and access important services while giving family caregivers peace of mind and time to...
Estate Planning Blog – Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes
Big News for Business Owners: Understanding the Latest Changes to the Corporate Transparency Act
Erin L. Nunes, Esq. , Managing Partner
As an estate planning and elder law firm, we constantly monitor legal developments that impact our clients and the broader community. You may have heard about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a federal law designed to combat illicit financial activities by requiring...
Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes Responds to PBS “Caregiving” Documentary with Renewed Focus on Legal Support for Families
Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes Highlights How Proactive Legal Guidance Can Ease the Burden on Caregivers and Loved Ones
New Bedford, Massachusetts – The new PBS documentary Caregiving, executive produced by Bradley Cooper and narrated by Uzo Aduba, has struck a powerful chord across the country, but especially with the team at Surprenant,...
Planning for Progressive Cognitive Decline With Time-Triggered Legal Documents
As we age, many of us worry about what could happen if memory or decision-making abilities start to decline. Conditions like Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia often come on gradually, making it hard to know when or how to shift important responsibilities to someone else. That’s why building time-triggered or condition-triggered...
Massachusetts’ Elder Care Options for Solo Agers
Solo agers—those without a spouse, partner, or adult children—face a different set of questions when it comes to growing older. Who will make decisions if you can’t? Where will you turn for care? The good news is that in Massachusetts, you don’t have to do it all alone. There are smart programs,...
When Siblings Disagree on Parent Care: Legal Pathways to Resolution
Caring for an aging parent is never easy, and it can be even more challenging when adult children don’t see eye to eye. One sibling may want Mom to stay at home with hired help, while another believes a move to assisted living is best. Emotions often run high, especially when the...
Looking for a Fourth of July fireworks show near you?
Check out our list of fireworks displays, organized by town, date, time, and rain date. If you don’t see your local event listed, visit Mass.gov or your city or town’s official website for the most up-to-date information.
Reminder: Leave fireworks to the professionals. Personal use of fireworks...
Things to Consider When Making Designations in Your Estate Plan
When you create an estate plan, you’re doing more than just passing on your belongings. You’re also deciding who should manage your affairs, take care of loved ones, and carry out your wishes. These designations deserve careful thought. The right people and the right instructions can help prevent confusion, conflict, and delays...
PBS Documentary Examines Caregiving and Our National Healthcare Crisis
Caring for Caregivers: Why the PBS "Caregiving" Documentary Resonates Deeply with Our Firm.
At Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C., we witness firsthand the incredible dedication and profound impact of caregivers every single day. That's why we believe the PBS documentary "Caregiving," executive produced by Bradley Cooper and narrated by...
How to Appeal MassHealth Decisions
When MassHealth denies your application for benefits, it’s easy to feel discouraged. But a denial isn’t the end of the road. You have the right to appeal—and in many cases, a second look can lead to approval. We’ve helped many individuals and families through this process, and we know that a clear,...