Estate Planning is like a road map. And while the map may be straight forward for some, for others there may be stops along the way. One thing is for sure is that it all leads to the same destination: peace of mind!
A lot of people put off...
Estate Planning Blog – Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes
Three Documents that Provide Peace of Mind During a Crisis
Three primary documents that help ensure an individual’s access to their desired healthcare outcome are Power of Attorney (POA) and Advanced Directive. These written documents allow an individual to appoint external help to make legal, financial, and healthcare decisions on one’s behalf.
A Healthcare Proxy (HCP) This is a...
Six Important Facts About Advance Directives in Massachusetts
Talk about life or death decisions: how your medical care will be handled if you are unable to express your wishes is right there at the top of the list. This decision must be made proactively if it is to carry any weight. After a traumatic injury or during an episode of...
How Failing to Choose Alternatives Can Damage Your Estate Plan and Hurt Your Family
Most of the clients of Surprenant & Beneski are happy to have their estate planning behind them so they can relax, knowing their loved ones and their assets are protected. This is why they are grateful to have our estate planning team to guide them as they make vital decisions. Without that...
How a Well-Constructed Trust Can Provide for a Loved One Struggling with their Sobriety
Tragically, addiction is extremely common in Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod, as it is throughout the country. For this reason, many of our clients are troubled about how they will provide for addicted loved ones in their estate plans. Whether your child or another relative is addicted to alcohol, drugs, gambling, or...
How to Prepare for Your Estate Planning Consultation
Congratulations, you have taken the first important step and have made an appointment with a qualified estate planning attorney to create an estate plan or review an existing plan. You’re looking forward to the reassurance that comes from knowing that your retirement, your legacy, and your family’s future are secure. Now...
Cape Cod Senior Resource Group
Please take note of the upcoming networking events scheduled for CCSRG. If you haven't yet, please follow us on Facebook @CapeCodSeniorResourceGroup for updates.
July 14: Zoom @ 9:00 a.m., details & link below
August 11: Zoom @ 9:00 a.m., details & link below
Sept....
Tuft Health Plans
Julia Spencer Santos
Senior Community Relations Manager, Senior Products
Tufts Health Plan
705 Mt. Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02742
AgingCare Article: Compassion Fatigue: When Caregivers Go Beyond Burnout
Most caregivers experience times when the fatigue and frustration of providing care for a loved one can border on caregiver burnout. Even though I’ve handled caring for multiple elders and their unique needs reasonably well, there have been moments when I’ve wondered how much longer I could keep it up.