There is more to estate planning and elder law than drafting and administering wills. A thorough estate plan can also protect our property, our wishes and our rights while we are still here to enjoy them. Among the tools estate planning attorneys use to make life...
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Long Term Care Planning
How do conservatorships work?
When a person is having trouble in administering his or her property and assets, it is normal for the court to set up a conservator. Typically, what a conservator does is that he or she has the legal responsibility to manage another person’s affairs, which can be...
Estate planning, power of attorney important for college students
Being in college often gives many Massachusetts residents their first taste of adulthood. They may live on campus and away from their parents for the first time and have to find ways to address many adult issues on their own. What some may not consider, however, is...
Elder care admin accused of fraudulently using powers of atty
Senior citizens in Massachusetts often need assistance with their care as they age. Some of them live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities to ensure that their needs are met, particularly when their families don't live nearby or are unable to provide care...
Long term care planning should start early
It is easy to think about and plan for the fun things the future may hold. Planning a weekend getaway may be infinitely more exciting than planning a presentation for work. It is human nature to procrastinate preparing for difficult times or events because this may...
Taking care of yourself with a health care proxy
It is easy to sit around and shoot the breeze about favorite movies, the Red Sox, Boston’s best restaurants and so on. It can be more difficult to sit down with your spouse or other members of your family to discuss estate planning.While it can be initially...
Build backup plans into your power of attorney
Your estate plan will designate a person (an "agent") who will exercise power of attorney when you can't manage your own affairs. Their job will be to handle your finances and make other important decisions on your behalf.From celebrity news or even unfortunate...
Loved ones may play a role in health care planning
When asked to take on an important role, many Massachusetts residents feel honored. This feeling of honor may especially be present if a loved one asks an individual to play a vital part in making important decisions on his or her behalf. Often, people will appoint...
Health care planning may lessen burden on families
Many people want to make sure that their elderly loved ones receive the necessary care. While some Massachusetts residents may want to be able to provide the care personally, that is not always a feasible arrangement. Because of this possibility, it is wise for...
Health care planning involves exploring care facility options
As individuals age, it is common for new and differing ailments to crop up. In some cases, the issues may be relatively minor at first, but as more problems arise, it can prove more difficult for Massachusetts residents to live on their own or to care for themselves....