If you or a close relative has been diagnosed with a disease that will interfere with your ability to be independent physically and/or mentally, you are at a serious crossroads. You can proceed blindly, pretending the inevitable will not happen, or you can take control and plan for incapacity.
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Boston.com Article: America’s homeless ranks graying as more retire on streets
"All of a sudden things went downhill."
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By ANITA SNOW, Associated Press
PHOENIX (AP) — Karla Finocchio’s slide into homelessness began when she split with her partner of 18 years and temporarily moved in with a cousin.
The 55-year-old planned to use her...
Alzheimer’s Association providing local support
By Jennifer Hoadley, CDP
Regional Manager, Southeastern MA
Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter
Alzheimer’s is a disease that impacts the entire family and takes a devastating toll on people living with the disease as well as their loved ones. Today, there are more...
The Benefits of a Daily Money Manager
by Beth Carroll, CPA Cornerstone Money Management
During the last two years of my mother’s life, she faced serious illness. The stress of my mom’s declining physical health was exacerbated by financial concerns about the future, such as the availability of financial resources to pay for her...
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Dos and Don’ts for Trustees
At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., our trust attorneys have extensive experience drafting and executing trusts for clients throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. Trusts may be testamentary, revocable, or irrevocable. Their purposes are variable — e.g. avoiding probate or excessive taxation, protecting individuals with special needs, and providing for charitable contributions....
USA Today Article: What people with disabilities and their families wish fellow travelers would know and do
Linda Williams doesn't make dinner reservations the way most of us do.
She makes a point to ask others about their accessibility needs first. The clinical psychologist and founder and CEO of Invisible Disability Project knows
more than 1 in 4 U.S. adults have some kind...
AARP Article: How To Succeed at Weight Loss After Age 50
Tactics for mastering your metabolism and shaving off those extra pounds
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It's not your imagination. Losing weight after age 50 really is more challenging. The reasons are a mix of lifestyle and physiological factors that combine to make dropping a few pounds more onerous than it was at 35...
Life Estate Deeds vs. Irrevocable Trusts for Medicaid Protection
Written By: Attorney Rebecca S. Spinner, Esq.
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Many of the people we meet with come in looking to get help protecting their assets from the costs of long-term care. For most people, their home is their largest asset and the property they most wish to...
Can My Parent Who Has Dementia Sign a Legal Document?
When a loved one begins to show signs of dementia, one of the first questions many families ask is: “Can they still sign legal documents?” The answer depends on the person’s mental capacity at the time the document is signed. In Massachusetts, mental capacity isn’t judged by diagnosis alone—it’s about whether your...
Estate Planning Is Not a Scary Proposition
The number one reason many people do not have estate plans is that they are frightened by the thought of discussing a future that includes their own mortality. They need not worry. Estate planning is anything but anxiety-producing. When handled by competent professionals like the estate planning attorneys of Surprenant & Beneski,...