Did you know that nearly two out of three adults have not created an estate plan? Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. When done correctly, an estate plan...
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Your estate plan helps you prepare for the future, but such preparation is based on present circumstances — and circumstances almost always change. At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., we remind our clients to update their portfolios at 3-year intervals to keep up with the changes that may escape their notice. We...
Just when you thought you were over worrying about your teenager being on the open road with their driver’s license, along comes your aging parent. You may have noticed some dents or scrapes on the body of their car, maybe a broken mirror, or worse, they have had an accident. The decision...
Divorce is a life-changing event, altering (among other things) where you live and with whom, the division of your marital assets, your finances, and how much time you spend with your children. You should also be aware that, in addition to all of the time-consuming, emotional effort that went into working out...
Unfortunately, the time of year that is meant for spreading good cheer and wishing goodwill, is also the season of scammers. During the holiday season, scammers are working at full speed, and they target the most vulnerable, the aging population.
A lot of people question, “How do they even...
Caring for elderly parents with dementia gets harder as the condition worsens, but there are a number of steps you can take to ease your path. At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., our elder law attorneys have extensive experience helping residents of Southeastern Massachusetts navigate this complex process, not only in terms...
Do you ever wonder why “asset protection” is such a common phrase in estate planning? This blog is to clarify why your assets need protection and from what. To put strong guard rails in place to protect assets you have worked so hard to accumulate, you need a sharp asset protection...
A significant portion of individuals over the age of 65 will eventually require long-term nursing care — an extremely expensive proposition since such care on average costs nearly $100,000 annually for a semi-private room. Because very few families are able to pay for such care out of pocket, Medicaid (MassHealth) is the...
What is a CELA?
The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) is the only national organization accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify practitioners of elder and special needs law. NELF’s Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) designation represents confirmation of a lawyer’s exceptional expertise in the practice of...
