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...

Estate planning and elder law matters often dovetail nicely. Older adults who consider how they may be vulnerable as they age can make plans that protect their resources and optimize the legacy they leave when they die.  Long-term care planning is often part of that...

Elder financial abuse may cause lasting harm and create strain for seniors and their families. In Massachusetts, risks often appear when older relatives handle money or sign documents without support. When you recognize the warning signs, you, as a relative or...

Aging in place and remaining independent are often top priorities for many older adults preparing for retirement. People in their golden years want to enjoy their health and their independence. Many people base their retirement plans on the assumption that they remain...

Many people start the estate planning process simply by looking at their assets. Maybe they have family heirlooms, and they know they want to leave them to specific people, so they begin writing a will. Perhaps they have significant financial assets, so they set up a...

Over the course of the next decade, more and more baby boomers will be leaving the workforce to spend their retirement with their significant others. However, before these boomer couples head to the golf course, beach or airport to start spending their hard-earned...

Long-term care insurance: the very words summon up a range of emotions in families trying to make intelligent choices to plan for future care. It's a product whose value is so unpredictable that it's rather like a riddle for all concerned. How could something be at...

Generational transfers of wealth do not only go one way. To be sure, the usual pattern is parents passing along assets to children and other heirs. This is done through wills, trusts, gifts and other estate planning devices. With people living longer than ever,...

Old age isn't for "sissies," warned the legendary actress Betty Davis years ago. The financial downturn since 2007 has made those words truer than ever. And they have made  estate planning and elder law issues more and more important. The economics of growing old...