As our parents age, planning for their comfort and care becomes a priority. At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., part of our mission is to ensure that seniors are protected and well-tended during their later years. Our Certified Elder Law attorneys (CELAs) have been committed to serving Southeastern Massachusetts' senior community for...
How To Avoid The Need for Guardianship
The highly capable attorneys of Surprenant & Beneski, P.C. help clients throughout Southeastern Massachusetts deal with all kinds of estate planning issues from asset protection to preparation and execution of foundational documents. One important issue we assist with is how to avoid the need for guardianship should a loved one become...
Legal Options for Adult Children of Disabled Parents
Adult children of disabled parents often face a daunting array of concerns and responsibilities. The tasks required can be overwhelming whether the adult children are young, employed and perhaps taking care of their own young children, or middle-aged and hoping to enjoy retirement in the relatively near future. At Surprenant & Beneski,...
Legal and Healthcare Considerations for Solo Aging in Massachusetts
Solo aging is a prominent trope among the growing demographic of older adults who are living independently, without a spouse or children to rely on for care. This presents unique legal and healthcare challenges, many of which can be addressed by elder care estate planning. At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., our
Help With Parents with Dementia/Alzheimer’s
Dealing with a parent with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia is a tremendous challenge — not only physically and emotionally, but financially and legally as well. At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., our estate planning/elder care attorneys have an in-depth understanding of what care for such patients involves and...
Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA)
At the estate planning law practice of Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., we are proud that our two managing partners, Daniel M. Surprenant and Michelle D. Beneski, are both Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELAs). This means they have exceptional expertise in elder and special needs law, giving our firm a great...
National Elder Law Foundation (NELF)
The National Elder Law Foundation certifies attorneys who demonstrate advanced skill in elder law and special needs planning. Only a small number of Massachusetts attorneys hold this certification, and the designation reflects rigorous training, testing, and experience in issues affecting older adults and individuals with disabilities. When you work with an attorney...
Feel Good February Starts with Feeling Secure! Learn How Estate Planning Can Protect Your Family’s Future
February is known as the month of love, but it can also be the month of security for your family. This Feel-good February, why not give your loved ones the ultimate gift of peace of mind by getting your estate plan in order?
An estate plan is more than...
Estate Planning Checklist for the New Year
Review your existing estate planning documents. If you already have an estate plan, review it to make sure it is still up to date and reflects your current wishes. This includes your will, trust, and any other estate planning documents.
Make necessary updates to your estate planning documents. If...
How to Talk to Your Family About Estate Planning During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for our loved ones and all that we have. It can also be a good time to start a conversation about estate planning. Estate planning is the process of creating a plan for how your assets will be distributed after you die. It also includes...