If you or a loved one may need nursing home care or long-term care in the future, you’ve likely heard about the Medicaid look-back period — and you may also have heard how confusing and intimidating it can be. The look-back period is one of the most misunderstood parts of elder law, yet it… Read More »
Monthly Archives: February 2026
How Can I Protect My Home If I Need Nursing Home Care?
Long-term care is one of the biggest financial fears families face. The reality Nursing home care can cost: $12,000–$15,000 per month in Massachusetts Even more in some areas of Eastern and Central MA Without planning, families may be forced to sell their home. Medicaid planning basics Medicaid has strict asset rules There is a 5-year… Read More »
What’s the Difference Between a Will and a Trust — and Which One Do I Need?
This is one of the most common estate planning questions we hear. A will: Takes effect after death Goes through probate Names guardians for minor children Directs asset distribution A trust: Can work during your lifetime as a living trust in Massachusetts May avoid probate Provides privacy and other revocable living trust… Read More »
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Massachusetts?
Dying without a will — called dying “intestate” — happens more often than people realize. And when it does, Massachusetts law decides what happens next. Who decides where everything goes if you have no will? Not your family. Not your spouse. The state’s intestacy laws step in. That can mean: Assets distributed… Read More »