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...
In the recent past, it has become increasingly common for people to decide to remain single, whether as young adults, divorcé(e)s, widows, or widowers. Fortunately, in this day and age, this is a perfectly reasonable, acceptable decision.
At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., we have extensive experience planning the estates...
One of the rumors that seem to continue to grow on the estate planning grapevine is that you only need asset protection if you are a high-net-worth individual. In fact, the opposite is sometimes true because those with high assets typically have been well-advised to keep their assets safe.
Pass the word to those who need to hear it. Across the United States, official-looking letters are convincing homeowners to pay for documents to certify the obvious — that they own their homes. Homeowners who send payments in response to these letters are not receiving the documents for which they paid.
While much of estate planning is designed to protect us from the negative impact of misfortunes like incapacity or premature death, keen estate planning attorneys are just as concerned with protecting us if we hit the jackpot. If you reside in Southeastern Massachusetts or on Cape Cod, the accomplished attorneys of...
Many estate planners believe that their job is done...
Being an adult child raising your own children while caring for your elderly parents feels a bit like a game of tug of war. Raising children is one thing but the role reversal can be a challenge. Some parents are reluctant to enter this new dynamic with their adult child being involved...
Tears flowed from her eyes as she said, “I just don’t know what to say to her, how do I tell her that I can’t continue to care for her at home..."
The hair salon is where all of life’s great challenges are discussed and debated - empathetic listeners...
The importance of a living a healthy lifestyle becomes more apparent as we age. While exercise and diet are still essential components, socialization also plays a significant role in the lives of seniors. Moreover, it has been proven that seniors who enjoy companionship are more mentally alert and feel happier day-to-day. It...
By Dan Surprenant, Esq., CELA
As one of the managing partners at the firm, along with my sister, Michelle Beneski, I thought it would be helpful for me to share the reasons we are qualified in the specialty of Elder Law and what that means for prospective clients. I...
