by Barry J. Jacobs, AARP
For family caregivers, making New Year’s resolutions doesn’t have to be the futile exercise of vowing to lose weight and then eating half a chocolate cake on January 3. It can be, as...
New Bedford, MA (Law Firm Newswire) January 6, 2022 – Surprenant and Beneski, P.C is pleased to announce that Erin L. Nunes has been elevated to partner. Attorney Nunes joined the firm in 2005 as a case manager before earning her J.D. at the University of Massachusetts School of Law – Dartmouth (magna...
Many people fail to plan because they are under the assumption that estate planning is wealthy or older people. If you have any assets or any children, you have a need to plan. Estate planning is used to protect individuals and their loved ones of all ages and at all stages of life....
If you’re wondering why you need an accomplished estate planning attorney, you might find it helpful to ask yourself why you need any type of professional. Even avid do-it-yourselfers in Southeastern Massachusetts have areas in which they do not feel comfortable taking the reins. Why do you use an electrician? an obstetrician?...
Nearly 55 million people worldwide are living with some form of dementia, while millions more are impacted as family and professional caregivers. When coping with some of the challenging behaviors which often come with a dementia diagnosis it’s important to remember how to prevent or appropriately respond to anger and aggression to...
Almost all parents want the very best for their children, financially as well as physically and emotionally. In an effort to protect their kids and make sure they have the necessary funds if the need arises, many of our clients ask us for help creating trusts for their child’s future benefit....
I have a 31-year-old adult son with special needs. I am 73 years old and plan on moving back to New York and buying a home after I sell my current home in California.
I want...
A new year is upon us, and with it comes a host of New Year’s resolutions. A Neilson.com survey found that the top goals for the new year included: 1) staying fit and healthy, 2) losing weight, 3) enjoying life to the fullest, 4) spending less, saving more, 5) spending more time...
When it comes to healthcare documents, it’s easy to get confused. Many of our clients are not clear about the differences between health care proxies and durable powers of attorney, or about why you might need both a living will and a health care proxy. These are some of the questions we...
Whether you are just starting your career or contemplating retirement, you are probably aware that you should be planning for your future. If you find yourself reluctant to do so or procrastinating for reasons you cannot explain -- you are not alone. At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., we have been diligently serving...
