As an attorney specializing in estate planning and elder law, I'm here to help you navigate the important steps to protect yourself and your loved ones in 2025. Think of this as...
Best Ways to Leave an Inheritance for Your Children
Planning how to leave an inheritance for your children isn’t just about passing on money. It’s about making sure your hard-earned assets are protected, passed on efficiently, and used in a way that supports your children’s long-term well-being. Whether your goals include reducing taxes, avoiding court, or guiding your children toward responsible...
Aging Parents Won’t Make an Estate Plan? What to Do
It can be hard to watch your parents avoid conversations about their future. You may know they need an estate plan, but every time you bring it up, the topic gets brushed aside or met with silence. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many families face this challenge. The good news...
How an Attorney Can Help Adults With Aging Parents and Young Children
Caring for both young children and aging parents can stretch you thin. If you’re part of this “sandwich generation,” you’re managing doctor’s appointments, school drop-offs, bills, medications—and somehow still trying to plan for the future. It’s a lot. But there are steps you can take to make things more manageable, and...
How to Resolve Family Conflict Over Inheritance
When a loved one passes away, their absence often brings emotional challenges—and, unfortunately, disagreements among family members. Inheritance decisions can stir up long-standing tensions, confusion, or feelings of unfairness. While it’s natural for emotions to run high, unresolved conflict can damage family relationships for years to come.
At Surprenant,...
May is National Elder Law Month!
Did you know that May has long been a month of recognition for seniors? It all started in 1963, when President John F. Kennedy designated May as Senior Citizens Month to honor those aged 65 and older. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter carried on that legacy and renamed it Older Americans Month—a...
How to Know if You Have a Strong Estate Plan
A strong estate plan gives you control over your future and protects the people you care about most. Without one, the court may decide who receives your assets and who manages your affairs if something happens to you. That process can be expensive, time-consuming, and stressful for loved ones. With the right...
Does a Spouse Automatically Inherit Everything in Massachusetts?
Many people assume that when a spouse passes away without a will, the surviving partner automatically inherits everything. In Massachusetts, that’s not always the case. State law determines how assets are distributed when someone dies without a will, and a spouse’s share depends on whether there are children, parents, or other relatives...
Peace of Mind: Why Healthcare Decisions Are the Ultimate Act of Self-Care
As the managing partner of Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C., I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact that proactive healthcare planning has on individuals and their families. It's more than just legal paperwork; it's about ensuring your wishes are honored, maintaining control over your medical decisions, and ultimately, finding peace of mind.
Caring For a Loved One at Home?
At Careforth, we care for family caregivers. Every day, our team of trained nurses and care coaches connect with family caregivers to answer questions, provide guidance, and help make caregiving easier.
We have spent more than twenty years helping family caregivers confidently care for their loved ones at home. Through Careforth’s Adult Foster...