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When There’s Not Enough Money: Understanding Insolvency in Probate

When There’s Not Enough Money: Understanding Insolvency in Probate

When someone passes away, their family may have to go through a court process called probate. This is when the court helps make sure the deceased person’s debts get paid and their belongings go to the right people. But what happens when the person who died didn’t have enough money or property to pay all...
PACE Applications and the Five-Year Lookback Period: What You Need to Know

PACE Applications and the Five-Year Lookback Period: What You Need to Know

A significant change in PACE program eligibility rules takes effect April 6. Families and caregivers should act promptly to understand how this policy shift may affect long-term care planning. Effective April 6, the five-year Medicaid lookback period will apply to all PACE program applications filed on or after that date. This represents a substantial change...
Understanding Guardians ad Litem in Probate Court

Understanding Guardians ad Litem in Probate Court

When someone passes away, their estate often goes through a legal process called probate, which can sometimes be complex and emotionally overwhelming for families. In certain situations, the court may appoint a “guardian ad litem,” a neutral representative who protects the interests of individuals who cannot advocate for themselves. Let’s break down what this means...
Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference?

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference?

If you’ve ever heard “Medicare” and “Medicaid” in the same sentence, you’re not alone in feeling confused. They’re both government health programs, but they were created for different reasons, serve different groups of people, and work in very different ways. Let’s break it down. What Is Medicare? Medicare is a federal health insurance program run...
2026 MassHealth Eligibility Figures: What You Need to Know

2026 MassHealth Eligibility Figures: What You Need to Know

As we enter 2026, it’s important to be aware of the updated MassHealth eligibility figures that may affect your long-term care planning. These annual adjustments can have a significant impact on your eligibility for benefits, so we’ve summarized the key numbers below. Community-Based Programs For seniors aged 65 or older who receive care at home...
Why Updating Your Beneficiary Designations Matters

Why Updating Your Beneficiary Designations Matters

When most people think about estate planning, they picture wills, trusts, and maybe a conversation with an attorney. But there’s one piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked—and it can completely override everything else you’ve put in place – beneficiary designations. Beneficiary Designations Beneficiary designations are the names you list on things like life...
Important Changes Coming to MassHealth PACE Program for Married Couples

Important Changes Coming to MassHealth PACE Program for Married Couples

If you or your spouse are considering the Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Massachusetts, there’s a significant change that could affect your financial planning. Starting January 15, 2026, new federal regulations fundamentally alter how MassHealth treats assets for married couples enrolled in PACE. What’s Changing? For years, PACE has stood...
Don’t Let Your Legacy Become a Legal Nightmare: The Critical Importance of Having a Will

Don’t Let Your Legacy Become a Legal Nightmare: The Critical Importance of Having a Will

We all know we should have a will. It’s one of those things that sits on our mental to-do list, right next to “organize the garage” and “start that exercise routine.” But unlike those other tasks, procrastinating on estate planning can have devastating consequences for the people you love most. When Icons Fall: The Prince...
Estate Planning for Single Adults
Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

Estate Planning for Single Adults

Studies have shown that being single in today’s society can have many advantages – more control over your life, ability to spend more time with friends and on activities that you enjoy and you may have more money than your married counterparts. Whether by choice, or as a matter of circumstance, the number of single...

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