When establishing an irrevocable trust, trustees are often chosen by the persons creating the trust without careful consideration of the qualifications a good trustee should
L’Oreal heiress and head of France’s third-largest family fortune, Liliane Bettencourt, has been forcibly placed under the guardianship of her estranged daughter after a French judge ruled Mrs. Bettencourt’s declining
I’m sure you have heard the terms “will” and “trust”, but do you really know the differences between the two? Wills and trusts are both
Hiring an attorney is not something most people do very often, and when they do, it is usually for an important reason such as planning
Did you know that long-term care costs in Massachusetts can reach over $10,000…per month! That’s over $120,000 per year. Not many people, especially in these tough economic times, can afford
Did you know that MassHealth can place a lien on your home if you or your spouse requires long-term care? People often learn this the hard way when they need
The results of a recent Japanese study published in the journal Neurology indicates that diabetes appears to dramatically increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other types of
In helping people plan for a MassHealth (Medicaid) application, I encounter many different financial entanglements that must be overcome prior to achieving eligibility for my clients. One particular obstacle has
I recently met with a Massachusetts estate planning client whose situation reinforced in my mind the need for regular estate plan reviews. This client had
On this blog, I often focus my articles on the estate planning basics that can benefit all Massachusetts families. While there are indeed many complex estate planning options available, it
