The month of November is known as National Family Caregiver month and we want to recognize all the wonderful things that caregivers do. Family caregivers provide care of their spouses, parents and/or grandparents. They also provide love and support to these individuals. Typically, they are not trained and sometimes have full time...
Estate Planning Blog – Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes
Alzheimer’s Family Support Center Support Schedule of Support Groups
Bourne Caregivers Support Group 1st Monday of the month, 10:00-11:30AM Keystone Place at Buzzards BayBrewster Caregivers Support Group, Dementia Support Group (run simultaneously)1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1:00-2:30PM Maplewood Brewster (Route 124) Men's Early Stage / MCI Coffee & Conversation Group 3rd Thursday of the month, 10:00-11:00AM Maplewood Brewster (Route...
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Why Chronic Illness Has To Be Considered During Estate Planning
Whether you are suffering from a serious illness at the time you begin planning your estate or are diagnosed after the task has been completed, the fact that you have a chronic illness is relevant to the process. This is why it is vital to share this information with your estate planning...
Nerd Wallet Article – Estate Planning: A 7-Step Checklist of the Basics
Here's what estate planning is and a handful of things you can do to get started.
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You don't have to be rich to need estate planning. Your estate includes everything you own, and it can be any size, which is why it can be worth taking time to...
How to Pick the Best Estate Planning Attorney for You
So, you’re ready to begin planning for your future or updating your existing estate plan and are seeking the very best estate planning attorney in your region for the job. Here are some pointers on how to make a wise choice when picking the right estate planning legal team to meet your...
How to Plan for Your Estate Planning
Like so many other areas of modern life, estate planning requires the knowledge and skill of a professional. Therefore, the most important step you can take in this process is choosing your estate planning attorney carefully, based on excellent credentials, testimonials, and personal recommendations. As you will see if you do careful...
Huffington Post Article: My Wife Of 51 Years Died. Here’s What I Learned About Grief That I Never Knew Before.
"I thought I was prepared for the death of someone I’d loved for more than half a century. I wasn’t."
By Richard Toth
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It was late August, a Monday evening. After supper, we took our mugs of tea out to the patio. We watched...
A New Baby Changes Everything, Even Your Estate Plan
As every parent knows, a new baby changes everything -- not only your daily routine, your sleep patterns, and your center of focus, but how you view the future that now includes this wonderful new person. Lots of alterations have to be made to your home, your car, and the essential documents...
AARP Article: How to Be a Good Executor of a Will or Estate
What to know about managing someone's final wishes
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by Sharon Waters, AARP
The wave of people prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic to write their wills is creating yet another wave in estate planning: all the people being asked to one day put those wills into effect.
What About Medicare?
There is a great deal of confusion about Medicare and Medicaid
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Medicare is the federally funded and administered health insurance program primarily designed for individuals age 65 or older. There are limited long-term care benefits that are available under Medicare. In general, if you are enrolled in a...