The following checklist will help you prepare the necessary documentation and information to draft a will. Many people think they don't own anything of value, which usually is not true. Value comes in may forms other than cash or investment assets. This checklist will help you to take inventory of what...
5 Estate Planning Tips for Solo Seniors
Nearly 7 million older adults live alone, according to a recent federal study. Half of all women over the age of 75 live by themselves. A large percentage of seniors who are living alone have no living siblings or children. Seniors who are alone without any family members to provide them...
MassHealth, Medicaid, and Medicare – Who Pays for Nursing Home Care?
When our elder law care team meets with clients, our clients often confuse the words “Medicare,” “Medicaid,” and “MassHealth.” Understanding the differences between government programs can be confusing. When it’s time for a loved one to receive medical care in a nursing home, many families are left wondering which government program...
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How to Protect Your Assets When Your Spouse Needs Nursing Home Care
At some point, support from family and friends may not be enough for your spouse. When your spouse requires full-time health care, they may need to move into a Massachusetts nursing home. Many nursing homes offer full-time care that includes personal care, food, medical services, and housekeeping. Many nursing homes provide specialized...
How to Account for Gifts and Loans You’ve Made to Children in Your Estate Plan
Helping our children succeed in the world is one of the greatest joys as a parent. Sadly, when parents have multiple children, conflict can arise when a parent gives or loans money to only one child. Accounting for gifts and loans you’ve made to your children in your estate plan can...
Estate Planning 101: Questions You Should Ask Yourself
Charles Proteus Steinmetz once said that “there are no foolish questions and no man becomes a fool until he has stopped asking questions.” We understand that Estate Planning can be a bit overwhelming and that you may not where to even begin. Start by asking yourself these questions. Then, call our office...
AARP Article: Coronavirus Scams Spread as Fraudsters Follow the Headlines
Beware of robocalls, texts and emails promising COVID cures or fast stimulus payments
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by John Waggoner and Andy Markowitz, AARP, Updated May 21, 2020
En español | Coronavirus scams are spreading nearly as fast as the virus itself. As of May 20, the Federal Trade Commission...
The Risks of Using Co-Trustees or Co-Personal Representatives in Trusts and Wills
Often, we meet with clients who want to create a trust or a last will and testament and request that all of their children be named as co-trustees or co-personal representatives (formerly known as executors). The client will say something like, “I want all of my children to serve together.” When we...
What is Probate and the Role of a Personal Representative (Executor) in Massachusetts
So, you have been named as the Personal Presentative (Executor) of a deceased person’s estate. The responsibility is not one to be taken lightly. It is encouraged to seek advice from a qualified probate attorney. This article will provide a basic explanation of the probate process and the role and responsibilities...