One of the most underreported forms of elder abuse in Massachusetts is financial exploitation. Your loved ones spent their lives building their lives and assets. Do not let someone take advantage of them by scamming them out of their life’s work. The Massachusetts...
Getting ahead of the curve with Medicaid planning
No likes to contemplate aging or their own mortality. But to get the most out of your senior years requires planning while you are still young and healthy.When you are thinking about applying for Medicaid, it is important to plan far ahead in advance. This is because...
Estate planning mistakes to avoid as you age
You'll have a lot on your mind as you age. Although you may have created an estate plan many years ago, it doesn't necessarily mean it can remain the same into the future.As you get older you should get into the habit of reviewing your estate plan at least once a...
Protect your pooch with a solid pet trust
You adopted your dog later in life, and you know there's a possibility that you could outlive him. While you do have family members that have said they'd take him if you passed away, you want to guarantee that will happen. The last thing you want is for your beloved...
How getting remarried affects your estate plan
You're older, and you know that getting remarried wasn't always in your plan. Despite that, you've found a partner you can't live without, and you'd like to make it official.One thing you should think about before tying the knot is your estate plan. When you get...
Understand revocable trusts and what they can do for you
Trusts are an important tool for estate planning. Understanding how to use these trusts is important because any mistake that is made with a trust could be a very costly error. It is imperative that you think carefully about the type of trust that you are setting up....
What are the upsides to an incentive trust?
You're thinking of drafting an incentive-based trust. You've even taken the wise step of talking it over with your heirs -- a son and a daughter -- in advance. You know that having the conversation early often staves off disputes and disagreements in the future.The...
Top reasons you should create a trust
Many people think that once they create a will, they have done everything they need in order to ensure their legacy passes on according to their wishes. Unfortunately, a will may not protect your final wishes as much as you would like. In order to protect the wealth...
4 benefits of an irrevocable trust
You're deciding how to leave your estate to your heirs, and you've heard about an irrevocable trust, but you haven't really looked into it. You're curious about the advantages, disadvantages, and legal steps you'll need to take.This is a great place to start. Far too...
Start planning ahead for Medicare
Aging gracefully takes carefully planning a regular investment in your health. Aging gracefully financially requires careful planning and forward-looking financial decisions. With the help of an experienced estate and financial planning lawyer, you can start taking...