There are many reasons why a person might want to transfer their Massachusetts real estate as part of their overall estate plan. Perhaps they want
The children of aging parents often end up acting as caretaker, either part-time or full-time, as their parent’s health and self-sufficiency declines. While planning ahead for MassHealth (Medicaid) benefits is
It’s everyone’s fantasy: a long lost relative you never knew you had passes away and in his will leaves you his entire estate, including an
I recently read this short yet interesting article in Time Magazine that I think encapsulates my thinking on how a good estate planning and elder
MassHealth, a.k.a Medicaid in Massachusetts, is a state program that assists individuals with payment of long term care and other medical costs. Long term care costs in Massachusetts can reach
Your ‘estate’ is more than a just piece of property or bank account balance. It consists of everything you would want to leave your family
MassHealth (Medicaid) transfer rules dictate that transfers of assets for less than fair market value within a five year period of application will result in a period of ineligibility. Some
Since Massachusetts reformed the state’s probate practice and procedures by adopting the Uniform Probate Code, the procedures for obtaining guardianship or conservatorship over a person
Some people put off drafting a will simply because they don’t know who they want to give certain special items to and aren’t ready to
As people age there is a tendency to look to those closest to us for their support and assistance. Often, aging parents will look to
