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No Thanks – Disclaiming an Inheritance

No Thanks – Disclaiming an Inheritance

You’ve just found out that you are going to receive an inheritance.  A loved one or a friend has left you a bequest as part of their estatewhat a wonderful gift.  While it seems unlikely, there are situations where it makes sense for a beneficiary to not receive their inheritance.   Why would someone do this...
Medicaid Program Options for Your Loved One

Medicaid Program Options for Your Loved One

When health issues arise that require a high level of care, some folks are finding success with receiving Medicaid  (known as MassHealth in Massachusetts) home care instead of moving to a nursing home. There are different qualifications to be eligible for home care versus nursing home care – we broke down the differences. Home Care...
Who’s Who in Estate Planning

Who’s Who in Estate Planning

When working with your estate planning attorney, you want to make sure you’re putting the right people in the right positions. Therefore, it’s important to understand the common terms for the players in your estate plan. Who does what in Estate Planning? Fiduciary: All persons or financial institutions (i.e. a bank or company) who act...
I Can’t Afford Nursing Home Care for My Spouse. What Do I Do?

I Can’t Afford Nursing Home Care for My Spouse. What Do I Do?

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5 Reasons an “I Love You” Will Isn’t as Romantic as You May Think

5 Reasons an “I Love You” Will Isn’t as Romantic as You May Think

Valentine’s Day bring roses, chocolates, and romance.  But for Estate Planning Attorneys, it also brings “I love you” Wills.   This simple Last Will and Testament is primarily used by married couples where each spouse leaves all their assets to the survivor of them.  Upon the surviving spouse passing, then their remaining assets are left to...
Your Estate Plan’s Vital Signs are Stronger with Health Care Directives

Your Estate Plan’s Vital Signs are Stronger with Health Care Directives

Some of the most essential documents to have in your estate plan are your health care directives. These documents provide a framework on how you would like important health care decisions to be made if you’re ever unable to make them for yourself. There are typically three health care directive documents in an estate plan....
Under One Roof – Multigenerational Living

Under One Roof – Multigenerational Living

Over the last 20 years while practicing elder law, our aging adult clients have told us that their primary goal is to maintain their independence and stay in their home.  This desire to “age in place” has been increasing in popularity.  Even before the pandemic, polls were showing a shift to the living trend of...
Just Do It – Ending Estate Planning Procrastination

Just Do It – Ending Estate Planning Procrastination

There are many things in life we need to do but often struggle to complete.  It’s not that these things aren’t important – life just gets in the way sometimes.  One of the important tasks that we tend to put off is completing our estate plan. Reasons for procrastinating There are many reasons people delay...
Don’t Let the Nursing Home Take Your Stimulus Check!

The Office of Attorney General’s Office in Massachusetts has issued an informational advisory to all residents of nursing home facilities (also known as long-term care facilities) and their family members.  They want everyone to know that the recent Stimulus payments, also known as economic impact payment made under the CARES Act, are property to the...