February 16, 2017

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 […]
February 16, 2017

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 […]
January 16, 2017

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 […]
January 16, 2017

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 […]
January 16, 2017

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, […]
January 16, 2017

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 […]