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The Sandwich Generation: How to manage if you find yourself here

Posted on May 26, 2021

Did you know that a staggering 47% of adults in their 40s/50s are providing care to a parent 65 + years old while also raising their own small child or helping to support their young adult child? This increasingly common group has been coined the “sandwich generation” to describe adult children who...

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Some Creditors Can Garnish Your Social Security

Posted on June 26, 2019

The IRS and those holding your school loans can take aim at your benefits.

You have worked your whole working life for Social Security in your retirement and it is relatively safe from creditors, with a few exceptions, according...

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If You’re Ready for Social Security, Avoid the Mistakes

Posted on June 17, 2019

It can get tricky, if you have an age gap or earnings gap.

When a couple starts thinking about Social Security, they had best do the research because there are some costly mistakes that can be made, according to Considerable in 

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What Do You Really Know about Social Security Benefits?

Posted on January 31, 2019

It is your future and your money. Learn everything you can about the program.

Social Security is an entitlement and you have worked long and hard for it. It would be best to take the time to investigate what...

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Understanding Social Security Benefits Can Be a Challenge

Posted on November 29, 2018

You can have a firm grasp on your benefits.

While you may think you understand Social Security benefits, don’t be surprised if you don’t know what you don’t know about them, according to The Motley Fool in “4 Signs You’re Thinking...

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Our Aging Population Can Be An Economic Powerhouse–If We Let It

Posted on June 25, 2018
By 2050, the number of people over 65 will more than double. Cities, communities, companies–and our entire culture–have some adjusting to do. If we can, the benefits will be enormous.

BY EILLIE ANZILOTTI

Patrick O’Halloran is 82 years old, “but I’m still a work in...

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Big MassHealth Regulations Coming in 2018

Posted on December 12, 2017

MassHealth has proposed massive changes to its regulations governing who will qualify for long-term care benefits, both in the community (at home) and in nursing home settings.  These changes are likely to adversely affect many Massachusetts seniors and...

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    • Resources Overview
    • Estate Planning Blog
    • Estate Planning Articles
    • 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
      • Step-By-Step Guide to the Estate Planning Process
      • The Probate Process
      • Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes Is Well-Prepared to Help You Plan Your Future
      • Estate Planning Checklist for Gen-Xers
    • Glossary
    • Ask The Attorney
    • Newsletters Archive
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    • Video FAQs
    • Resources in the Community
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    • FAQs
  • New Clients
    • Let’s Get Started With Estate Planning
    • The Value of Our Services
    • What To Expect When Working With Us
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    • Request a Consultation with Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C.
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