Elder Law

The most frequently asked question for an elder law attorney is “How can I qualify for MassHealth to pay for nursing home expenses?” The answer depends on how much time you have to prepare.

Just like cleaning a closet helps you feel more organized, consolidating financial accounts keeps your estate plan tidy. Believe us…you don’t want a rogue account to send your entire estate to [...]

More and more people are living to an older age than any generation previously. As the population begins to age, planning for long nursing home stays is becoming a more relevant topic. MassHealth [...]

When someone lacks, or loses, the ability to make medical decisions for themselves, and they did not sign a healthcare proxy before they lost that ability, a guardianship will be necessary.

A health care proxy, or medical power of attorney, is a legal document that gives someone else, known as the health care agent, the power to make medical decisions on your behalf during any time [...]

If you’ve been assigned the role of power of attorney, this information we’ve gathered will help you understand your responsibilities and the terminology involved. First, the basics: What are you [...]

Are you thinking about making a move to a senior living community, but don’t know how to start your research? Here are 10 pointers to consider: 1. Understand the kind of community and benefits [...]