It is not uncommon for elderly parents to need part-time or full-time care and for their adult children to want to provide it. Though most parents would prefer to be taken care of by loved ones, and many children would be pleased to oblige, most adult children do not have time to...
Creating an Estate Plan: How to Protect Your Wealth and Prevent Hardship for Your Heirs
Written By: Attorney Erin L. Nunes, Partner
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Estate planning is the process of making arrangements for your assets when, and if, you become incapacitated, and after your death. It can help you ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, minimize estate taxes, protect your loved...
Qualities to Look For in a Caregiver for Your Elderly Loved One
If you have an elderly loved one who requires care, you know how difficult it is to find the right person for the job. Whether your relative is being cared for at home or needs extra assistance in a facility, having someone they can count on is a major factor in improving...
When the Signs of Aging Require Action
Preparing for aging is a complex and variable task, whether you are thinking of yourself, your spouse, your partner, or your parents. At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., our elder care attorneys help clients in Southeastern Massachusetts take steps to make the changes that accompany aging easier to navigate.
Recognizing...
How to Plan for the Care of Your Aging Parents
It is astonishing how quickly one passes from the stage of tending to the needs of young children to the stage of having to consider ways to assist aging parents. Nonetheless, this is the expected course of life. Except in very few cases, older parents become less independent and more in need...
Can You Help Team S & B Get More Seniors Access to Long Term Care In Their Homes?
Update from Attorney Daniel M. Surprenant
The Massachusetts chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, (“MassNAELA”) has filed legislation to correct a significant problem facing our seniors. The problem is related to Medicaid, also known as MassHealth. MassHealth has many programs available to help seniors stay at...
Test Your Estate Planning Knowledge
by Attorney Rebecca S. Spinner
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How much do you know about estate planning? How prepared are you and your family? Take this short quiz to test your knowledge and perhaps learn something new!
Question #1
True or false? You must name the same...
New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors
New Year’s resolutions are a way to start off the New Year right. Usually, they have to do with improving ourselves. Whether it is to lose weight, exercise, learn a new skill, etc. More often than not, the resolution only lasts a few weeks or a couple of months. Here is an...
Tips for Caring for Elderly Parents with Dementia
Caring for a parent with dementia can feel challenging as memory loss progresses and daily needs change, but there are ways to support your loved one while protecting your own well-being. The most effective approach begins with early planning, coordinated care, and a safe, structured environment. You can also lean on community...
How an Elder Law Attorney can Help with Medicaid Planning
A significant portion of individuals over the age of 65 will eventually require long-term nursing care — an extremely expensive proposition since such care on average costs nearly $100,000 annually for a semi-private room. Because very few families are able to pay for such care out of pocket, Medicaid (MassHealth) is the...