Times have changed and so has the idea of what a traditional family looks like. Due to economic or practical circumstances, more households have become multi-generational homes with grandparents, parents and children all living under one roof, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of census data. The dynamic of a multi-generational...
Are You 50+? Now is a Good Time to Begin Thinking About Long-Term Care
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Yes, it might seem crazy to start thinking about a possible future when you're infirmed and need long-term health care if you're only in your 50s. You're young, or relatively young, and healthy. But that's the point: You...
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It seems like many people devote more time to planning a vacation, what car to buy or even where to eat dinner than they do deciding who will inherit their assets after they're gone. Sure, estate planning isn’t as...
A New Strategy to Help if One Spouse Needs Long Term Care
Written by Attorney Daniel M. Surprenant, Esq., CELA
Good News! Our office has recently, successfully, implemented a strategy to help a family keep more income while one of the spouses needed long term care paid for by Medicaid (a.k.a. MassHealth)! We thought we’d take a moment to write about...
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...
Webinar: 5 Foundational Documents Every Adult Should Have
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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...
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...
Why it is important to work with a Specialist for your Estate Planning Needs
Michelle Beneski, Managing Partner at Surprenant & Beneski, PC, CELA, LLM Taxation
As many of you know, my brother Dan, who is also my partner here at the firm, recently had a heart attack which was followed by a quadruple bypass. We were all greatly comforted knowing that he was in...