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Can You Help Team S & B Get More Seniors Access to Long Term Care In Their Homes?

Posted on February 28, 2023

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...

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Are You 50+? Now is a Good Time to Begin Thinking About Long-Term Care

Posted on August 19, 2020
Think about it before you need to think about it.

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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CMS Announces Membership of Independent Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes

Posted on July 1, 2020

Today, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the MITRE Corporation has published the membership of the independent Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes. CMS, under the leadership of President Trump and his Plan to Open Up America Again, seeks an independent review and comprehensive assessment of...

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      • Estate Planning For a Young Family
      • Foundational Estate Planning Documents
        • Living Wills
        • Kids Protection Plan
        • Powers of Attorney
        • Irrevocable Trusts vs. Revocable Trusts
      • The Difference Between Executor, Trustee & Guardian
      • Naming a Guardian for Your Child
      • SECURE Act & Estate Planning
      • Special Needs Trusts
      • Virtual Estate Planning
      • What Is the Silver Tsunami?
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      • Importance of Updating Beneficiaries
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      • What the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Taught Us About Estate Planning
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      • Estate Planning with Alzheimer’s
      • Estate Planning for Single Seniors
      • Estate Planning in Your 30s and 40s
      • Estate Planning For a Young Family
      • Foundational Estate Planning Documents
        • Living Wills
        • Kids Protection Plan
        • Powers of Attorney
        • Irrevocable Trusts vs. Revocable Trusts
      • The Difference Between Executor, Trustee & Guardian
      • Naming a Guardian for Your Child
      • SECURE Act & Estate Planning
      • Special Needs Trusts
      • Virtual Estate Planning
      • What Is the Silver Tsunami?
      • Importance of Assigning Beneficiaries on Qualified Assets
      • Importance of Updating Beneficiaries
      • Challenges with Assigning Beneficiaries
      • What the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Taught Us About Estate Planning
    • Probate
    • Trust Administration
    • Elder Law
      • Elder Law Overview
      • Medicaid Planning
      • MassHealth Community Based Services Frail Elder Waiver
      • Care Planning Questions
      • Long Term Care Planning
      • Planning For Myself
      • Incapacity Planning
      • How To Assess the Situation with Your Senior Relative
      • Reasons to Hire a Certified Elder Law Attorney
      • Reasons to Hire a MassHealth Planning Attorney
      • New Options for Southeastern Massachusetts Long-Term Care Insurance
    • Special Needs Planning
    • Estate Tax Planning
    • Charitable Planning
    • Business Succession Planning
      • Business Succession Planning Overview
      • CARES Act
    • Asset Protection
      • Asset Protection Overview
      • Rules of Asset Protection
      • Preserving Your Assets with Trusts
  • About Us
    • About Us Overview
    • Our Process
    • COVID-19 Office Precautions
    • Attorneys
      • Daniel Surprenant, Esq., CELA
      • Michelle Beneski, Esq., CELA, LLM Taxation
      • Erin L. Nunes, Esq.
      • Rebecca S. Spinner, Esq.
      • Wendy W. Weston, Esq.
      • Robert Surprenant, Esq., Of Counsel
    • Support Staff
      • Ashley Algarvio
      • Cassandra Botelho
      • Christa Silvieus
      • Cierra Storbeck
      • Dulce Esteves
      • Fiorella Vance
      • Justine Marino
      • Karen Leary
      • Melinda Santos
      • Penny Berryman
      • Silvia Sales
      • Taylor Dubois
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    • Estate Planning Articles
    • Glossary
    • Newsletter Subscription
    • Estate Planning Blog – Surprenant & Beneski
    • FAQs
    • Video FAQs
    • Resources in the Community
    • Our Books
    • Guides
      • Guide To Handling Coronavirus for Loved Ones
      • A Guide To Estate Planning For Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s/Dementia
      • A Guide To Incapacity Planning
      • Talking To Your Parents About Estate Planning
      • Funeral Planning Guide (Off-Site)
  • New Clients
    • Let’s Get Started With Estate Planning
    • The Value of Our Services
    • What To Expect When Working With Us
    • Becoming a Client
    • Request a Consultation with Surprenant & Beneski, P.C.
    • Resources for Professional Advisors
    • Testimonials
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