Many of our parents completed their estate plans decades ago. The documents may still be valid. However, if they are stale or outdated, you may spend significant money trying to use them down the road.
In Massachusetts, nursing home costs average over $12,000 per month. Assisted living averages over $5,000 per month. While the costs of care continue to rise,
Medicaid is actually called MassHealth in Massachusetts, so they’re the same program. It’s a joint federal/state assistance program designed to pay for health care for
Harry is a 63-year-old man who lives in Massachusetts with his wife Elaine and his 84-year-old mom. Harry and Elaine have two adult children. When
People with high net worth should take steps to protect their assets during their lifetime and make arrangements for what happens to their wealth after
Probate is a court-supervised proceeding where a will is verified and assets still titled in the name of a decedent (person who has died) are
People often want to avoid probate because it can be very time-consuming and expensive. The Massachusetts probate process can take about 12-18 months to allow
Being an executor of a loved one’s estate is an important position. If you’re considering being someone’s executor, you need to know these five things:
A guardian or conservator is appointed by the court when a person has been determined to be mentally or physically incapacitated (even temporarily), or when
Special needs trusts create a way to provide some funds for the benefit of a disabled person without causing them to lose their eligibility for
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