Anyone crafting an estate plan has a vital stake and interest in limiting the possibility of future conflicts over the validity of the documents created. Understanding the laws that enable someone to start a validity claim case is the first step. One of the most common reasons to initiate a will or trust contest in… Read More »
Monthly Archives: July 2019
What Will Long Term Care Cost Me in Massachusetts?
Some people are mistakenly under the impression that Medicare covers long term care services. Medicare does not pay for the vast majority of services under the umbrella of long term care. This includes custodial care, which is the vast majority of LTC services. Custodial care steps in when a person needs help with eating, walking,… Read More »
What is Testacy in Massachusetts?
Source: https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2016/08/vb/mupc-procedural-guide.pdf After a loved one has passed away, you might have an important role to play if you have been appointed as a trustee or representative in the estate administration process. Many people appointed into such a role will retain an experienced probate lawyer to help them with the requirements of estate administration and… Read More »
Who Should Hire an Elder Law Attorney?
It’s a common misconception that you don’t need an elder law lawyer until after retirement. Like all good planning, it’s wise to invest time and energy into planning upfront so that your only ongoing concerns are updates if your life requires changes to your elder law documents. Elder law issues can be very complex, and… Read More »
Tips for Rescinding A Power of Attorney in Massachusetts
If you have previously established a power of attorney in Massachusetts, naming someone else as an agent and wishing to update this, it’s recommended that you do so under the guidance of an experienced attorney. You have the right to rescind your Massachusetts power of attorney document at any point in time, so long as… Read More »