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    • EXECUTING ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC

      How do you go about signing documents during this time of social distancing and self-isolation?  In Massachusetts, a will be must in writing and signed by the Testator in the presence of two credible disinterested witnesses.  Although notarization is not necessary, it simplifies the probate […]

    • Estate Planning in the Midst of the Corona Virus

      The novel coronavirus pandemic and resulting social distancing and self-quarantining has caused obvious anxiety, fear and concern over our health, family and financial matters. It has left many of us feeling that so much is beyond our control. However, this is not the time to […]

    • Testamentary Special Needs Trusts

      Testamentary Special Needs Trusts in Medical Planning

      Creating a Testamentary Special Needs Trust (TSNT) is often a good tool to utilize when planning for Medicaid for a spouse.  A TSNT is a trust created under your Last Will and Testament.  Under current rules, funds contained in a properly drafted testamentary trust generally […]

    • Nursing Home Costs

      Paying for Nursing Home Care

      In Massachusetts, nursing home care can cost as much as $15,000 a month and the average nursing home stay is two years.  Unfortunately, there are not very many options for covering nursing home costs.  There are typically four options for paying for nursing homes: Private […]

    • Massachusetts Medical Orders For Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST)

      A MOLST is a clinical form and standard of care which describes your wishes for certain medically appropriate life-sustaining treatments in a medical emergency.   It is a medical professional’s order that helps you keep control over medical care at the end of life.  Similar to […]

    • Pre-Paid Funeral Contracts

      Although funerals are never a fun thing to think about, failure to plan for this inevitability can have negative consequences for you and your family.  When a loved one dies emotions are high.  Financial implications of a funeral are often overlooked.  However, funeral expenses are […]

    • Choosing a Personal Representative

      Choosing a Personal Representative for your estate is one of the most important decisions you will make.  Your Personal Representative has complete authority over the administration of your Estate.  The Personal Representative also has significant responsibilities, including settling creditor claims, filing individual and estate tax […]

    • Appointing a Health Care Agent

      If you were to become incapacitated and unable to make your medical decisions, who would make those decisions for you?  If you haven’t executed a formal Health Care Proxy, in which you’ve named a trusted person to make health decisions on your behalf, then you […]

    • Elder Law Attorney or Estate Planning Attorney?

      Elder law attorneys are advocates for seniors and their loved ones and should not be confused with estate planning attorneys. Estate planning attorneys primarily focus on the question “what happens when I die?”  That is, how and to whom will your assets be distributed to […]

    • MassHealth Liens and Estate Recovery Rules

      MASSHEALTH LIENS AND ESTATE RECOVERY RULES In some circumstances, MassHealth is entitled to recover the amount of benefits paid for a recipient’s medical care.  This right applies only to the extent that MassHealth has provided medical services after the recipient reached the age of 55 […]

    • New Years Resolution: Update Your Estate Plan

      New Year’s Resolution Updating Your Estate Plan New Year Resolutions are popular this time of year. Many of us resolve to lose weight, to start exercising, to become a better you.  This year, why not add review your estate planning documents, including your Will, Trust, […]

    • Long Term Care Insurance

      Long-Term Care Insurance Long term care insurance (LTCI) is an alternative to qualifying for Medicaid or paying all long-term care costs out-of-pocket.  It is designed specifically to pay for custodial long-term care services required due to a chronic illness or a condition lasting a prolonged […]