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On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 15, 2026 | Elder Law
Planning for long-term care in Massachusetts requires careful preparation. Many families worry about losing their home and savings when a loved one needs nursing home care. The Medicaid look-back period can feel overwhelming, but understanding how it works helps you...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 6, 2026 | Tax Planning
Inherited IRAs no longer function the way many families expect. For years, beneficiaries relied on the “stretch” strategy, taking small required distributions over their lifetime to minimize taxes. That approach has largely been replaced by a much stricter rule. Most...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 6, 2026 | Trusts
When married couples establish trusts as part of an estate plan, their primary goal is often to protect access to resources and eligibility for critical benefits while simultaneously reducing the likelihood of a surviving spouse owing a significant amount in capital...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 4, 2026 | Elder Law
People living in New England might assume that Medicaid coverage is roughly the same everywhere, regardless of what state offers coverage. However, an applicant’s home address can have a profound impact on the application process, their eligibility for benefits and...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 30, 2026 | Estate Planning
There are two different types of wills that people frequently integrate into their estate plans. A last will and testament may be the primary legal instrument governing the distribution of property after an individual dies. A living will, also known as an advance...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 20, 2026 | Business Law
Managing a chain of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) once meant a simple annual filing. In 2026, it means dealing with a high-stakes set of rules that carry serious consequences for missed steps. One overlooked deadline can set off a chain reaction that puts your...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Feb 10, 2026 | Tax Planning
Navigating estate planning amid rising interest rates requires careful planning. Tools like spousal lifetime access trusts (SLATs) and grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) can still help you transfer wealth to heirs while reducing taxes. However, higher IRS rates...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Dec 17, 2025 | Business Law
One of the first actions that aspiring entrepreneurs like yourself need to do when setting up a business is deciding which type of structure is the right choice for the organization. This initial step can help determine how a business will be managed legally and...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Dec 8, 2025 | Business Law
The sale of a business may have been the goal of the entrepreneur who started the company. Other times, changing personal circumstances may make the sale of a business necessary. Medical challenges, divorce and changing professional aspirations can all lead to a...
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Nov 17, 2025 | Estate Taxes
There are multiple types of taxes that can affect the value of an estate and the inheritance that beneficiaries or heirs receive. Especially large estates could be subject to estate taxes if the decedent didn't plan in advance to minimize that liability. The deceased...
