Boston Elder Law Attorney

Preparing for Medicaid eligibility, nursing home care, and other challenges of aging

In an effort to reduce the deficit, the federal government has removed much of the safety net that protected our valued senior citizens. There are still numerous viable estate planning opportunities available, including life estates, annuities and income-only Medicaid trusts. The elder law attorneys at Cushing & Dolan can help.

Contact us to schedule a consultation with an elder law attorney. Explore options for Medicaid eligibility and other needs facing senior family members.

Medicaid planning. Our elder law practice is primarily focused on protecting your family’s assets from the costs associated with long-term care. The Medicaid planning attorneys at the Cushing & Dolan law firm are ready to help you prepare for a day when a nursing home or other long-term care facility may become necessary in your family.

Estate planning. At Cushing & Dolan, elder law also involves writing durable powers of attorney, living wills, health care proxies, and HIPAA release forms for the elderly so that family members and medical caregivers will know the individual's wishes.

Other challenges of aging. The possibility of a reverse mortgage is a strategy worth considering for many of our clients who find themselves “house rich” but “cash poor” as their age and property taxes increase, and strength and health decline.

Long-term care planning. Many families faced with placing a loved one in a nursing home do not consult with a legal professional before spending thousands of dollars unnecessarily on nursing home care. Contact the long-term care planning lawyers at Cushing & Dolan about your options.

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