Going through a divorce is difficult on a number of levels. For most people, it involves alterations in living arrangements and finances, not to mention emotional distress. As you go through the divorce process, you are undoubtedly busy and harassed, but it’s important to contact your estate planning attorney. Remember -- not...
Estate Planning Blog – Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes
Estate Planning and Empathy
em·pa·thy /ˈempəTHē/ noun/ The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
As we get older, we find that we become more empathetic because life has a way of humbling us to soften those sharp edges from our youth. But what does empathy have to do with elder...
Better Together Community Board
Welcome to our new community board called "Better Together." While it may not necessarily center around elder law and estate planning, it focuses on other good deeds and charitable events that are happening in our communities. If you want to submit a community event, please send it to us at
Do your parents need more care?
Unless your parents die young or are exceptionally hardy, they will need increasing care during the aging process. As you plan your estate or assist your parents in their estate planning, it is important to keep this in mind.
Having the resources to pay for additional services, home care,...
The Future of Caregiving – Things to Consider
Written by Barbara Cannon, LSW, CMC, owner of Answers for Elders
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As we continue to watch the population of boomers explode over the next 10 years we are already observing the crunch of seniors finding professional as well as personal caregivers to help them through the senior years.
National Family Caregivers Month
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...
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...