Thinking of our parents as seniors can be difficult for adult children. Many parents care for their children throughout their lives. Adjusting to a reversal in roles can be a process to work through, especially as every parent ages differently. As our parents get older, it is essential to consider how to...
Estate Planning Should Not be a Near Death Experience
The team at Surprenant & Beneski, PC is ready and available to assist with your Estate Planning needs. With a new law passed by the Commonwealth, the entire process can be completed from the comfort of your own home. Watch this quick video to see just how safe, easy and efficient it...
Covid-19 Webinar with Attorneys Dan Surprenant and Erin Nunes
Attorneys Dan Surprenant & Erin Nunes will share some of the most important aspects of Estate Planning during a crisis. In uncertain times like this, we need to plan for what can happen to our vulnerable seniors and young children who should be considered in the event of a crisis. Dan and...
Is it Time for Your Estate Plan Check up
It is always smart to review your estate plan periodically to ensure that it will work as you intend when you need it. As we hunker down during the COVID-19 crisis, now is a good time for such a review.
Here are six tips to make sure your estate plan is in...
Legal Planning for Individuals with Memory Loss
Creating a plan for your future in the early stages of the disease to ensure your wishes are met can be empowering. The sooner legal plans are established, the better prepared you and your family will be! It is normal
to feel overwhelmed by the details of legal planning, but remember that not...
April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day
Did you know that 92% of Americans believe it is important to discuss their end-of-life wishes with their loved ones? Yet, how many have actually done so? Only 32%.
Control What You Can – Document Your Wishes
Right now, so many things are out of our control. However, there...
The CARES Act: How it Impacts You and Your Family
There has been a deluge of information, and misinformation, on the CARES Act and what it means to people. The Coronavirus Aide, Relief and Economy Security Act (CARES Act), is a $2 trillion aid package was passed by Congress and signed by...
April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. NHDD is April 16 and the key goal is to encourage people to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities...
Staying Safe While Staying Apart
COVID-19 continues to affect us all, but perhaps none more so than the seniors in our community. In addition to the fear of being most at-risk seniors are also facing difficulties with isolation and depression. Additionally, it is increasingly difficult for them to obtain essential personal and groceries items, and medications.
Important Covid-19 Updates Related to Medicare
As you know, seniors, especially those with underlying health conditions, are most at risk for serious illness resulting from exposure to COVID19. In response to this health care crisis caused by the pandemic, Medicare has stepped up to help those who need it most by waiving certain requirements for skilled nursing facility care. This is BIG. Generally,...