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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 progress,”...

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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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      • Estate Planning with Alzheimer’s
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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?
      • 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
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      • Estate Planning Overview
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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 Blog – Surprenant & Beneski
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    • 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
  • Contact Us
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    • Southeastern Massachusetts Location
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