Community MassHealth is a state-funded program that provides health care coverage for low-income individuals and families in Massachusetts. While it's often associated with Medicaid, Community MassHealth offers a specific program called "Community Medicaid" that can be a valuable tool for individuals seeking to offset the...
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Estate Planning For Parents of Children With Disabilities
Providing the best quality of life requires informed decisions.
Harry and Sally’s son Bill has autism and is 21 years old. Bill lives with his parents and the couple is concerned about his welfare after they die. Harry and Sally always thought Bill would live with his sister Joan;...
Temporary Massachusetts Law Passed to Allow Document Signings to be Conducted Virtually
The team at Surprenant & Beneski, PC is ready and available to assist with your Estate Planning needs. With a new law passed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on April 27th, 2020, our entire process can be completed from the comfort of your own home. It allows notary publics to perform their services via video conferencing until...
April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day
Did you know that 92% of Americans believe it is important to discuss their end-of-life wishes with their loved ones? Yet, how many have actually done so? Only 32%.
Control What You Can – Document Your Wishes
Right now, so many things are out of our control. However, there...
The CARES Act: How it Impacts You and Your Family
There has been a deluge of information, and misinformation, on the CARES Act and what it means to people. The Coronavirus Aide, Relief and Economy Security Act (CARES Act), is a $2 trillion aid package was passed by Congress and signed by...
Covid-19 Webinar: The Importance of Estate Planning When Facing a Crisis
Thursday, April 23 1:30 - 2:30
Attorneys Dan Surprenant & Erin Nunes will share some of the most important aspects of Estate Planning during a crisis. In uncertain times like this, we need to plan for what can happen to our vulnerable...
Protecting the Littlest Ones in Your Family that Take Up the Most Space in Your Heart
The reality of COVID-19 has forced many individuals to address the “what if” scenarios that were previously unthinkable, or at least the situations that no one ever wants to talk about or deal...
April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. NHDD is April 16 and the key goal is to encourage people to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities...
Staying Safe While Staying Apart
COVID-19 continues to affect us all, but perhaps none more so than the seniors in our community. In addition to the fear of being most at-risk seniors are also facing difficulties with isolation and depression. Additionally, it is increasingly difficult for them to obtain essential personal and groceries items, and medications.
Important Covid-19 Updates Related to Medicare
As you know, seniors, especially those with underlying health conditions, are most at risk for serious illness resulting from exposure to COVID19. In response to this health care crisis caused by the pandemic, Medicare has stepped up to help those who need it most by waiving certain requirements for skilled nursing facility care. This is BIG. Generally,...