Yesterday, July 7, 2020, the Supreme Judicial Court issued a new order regarding public access to courthouses and other court facilities, which goes into effect on July 13 when the courts physically reopen for limited purposes. Yesterday’s order provides guidance to persons conducting business within court facilities and establishes requirements...
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Bankrate Article: 401(k) rollover options: Here’s what to do if you lose or change your job
llions of Americans will need to decide what to do with their 401(k), as workers face a coronavirus-driven recession in which top economists expect a long-lasting double-digit unemployment rate to persist. If you’re suddenly unemployed, worrying about your distant financial future may seem unimportant when you have immediate pressing needs now. Still, the...
Kiplinger Article: Watch Out for the Elder Fraud Web Scams Range from Petty Theft to Embezzlement
Your parents may need your help.
By Miriam Cross
There were warning signs: A constantly ringing phone. Bank accounts in disarray after an apparent hack. Messages from her family that went unreturned for days because she was extremely busy. A new man in her...
Article from MarketWatch: You Need to Make a Will Now More Than Ever
By Brad Wiewel
This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. It is part of The Coronavirus Outbreak: What You Need To Know Special Report.
The pandemic proves you need a will, but the process has changed.
Until now, you may have...
Huffington Post Article: My Dad Created An ‘Ethical Will.’ Here’s What That Means And Why You May Want One Too
“What do you want your legacy to your community and your children to be after you’re gone?”
By Carrie Friedman, Guest Writer
The last time I saw my father in person, which may be the last time I ever sit across from him, I spoon-fed him...
CMS Announces Membership of Independent Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes
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...
The Benefit of Whole Family Estate Planning
Sometimes, the term “estate planning” can bring up ideas of cold, hard numbers. The idea of estate planning might seem like something reserved for people with large estates, or significant financial resources. In reality, estate planning is an important task for all Massachusetts residents. People of all income levels and all...
How to Protect Your Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
While states, including Massachusetts, have been slowly re-opening, coronavirus (COVID-19) is still a serious problem. Policymakers and scientists are still unsure whether we will see a spike in COVID-19 cases, or a second wave, as more states begin loosening restrictions on stay-at-home orders. This pandemic has spurred many Massachusetts parents to consider...
Should You Give Your House to Your Children to Protect it from Medicaid?
After a lifetime of hard work, many seniors are disappointed to learn that they can’t afford the nursing home care that they need. The average cost of nursing home care in Massachusetts is $4,740 per month. For many families, qualifying for Massachusetts Medicaid insurance, also known as MassHealth, is the only...
The Difference Between an Advanced Directive, a DNR, and a Health Care Proxy
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect residents of Southeastern Massachusetts, more people than ever are taking time to get their affairs in order. One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and our families is to make sure we have important legal documents prepared in case we contract the coronavirus...