Helping People Age With Dignity And Peace Of Mind
Elder law is a specialized area that focuses on the legal needs of seniors as they age. For a host of reasons, understanding the ins and outs of this field is crucial for those approaching their golden years. Getting the correct information and guidance is essential...
In 2019, the federal legislature passed a bill called the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. The original SECURE Act allowed more workers to make contributions to traditional IRA retirement savings accounts and increased the age at...
MassHealth is the Massachusetts Medicaid program. It provides need-based medical coverage for those who need extensive treatment and have limited income and personal resources. Many older adults turn to MassHealth or support when they need in-home nursing care or...
It’s a harsh reality, but age isn’t exactly kind to anybody. Whether you want to try to “age in place” in your own home or you prefer the idea of moving into assisted living or nursing care after a certain point, it takes some planning to meet those goals – and that...
When it comes to special needs planning as a part of your estate plan, it’s very important to do it as soon as you can. For one thing, once your child turns 18, you may no longer have a say in some of these critical decisions. But you can do this while your child is...
This upcoming talk is overdue. You know it, and your parents know it. This discussion centers on housing options for your aging parents. Realistically, the family home is now much too big for them to maintain. In addition, your mother and father, sometimes, could use...
Private equity firms have added health care to their portfolios. And, as a result, nursing home residents are worse off for it. Keep this in mind when conducting research into finding the right nursing home for your aging parent. According to a recent article in The...
Having an estate plan – whether a will or trust – shows that you have the foresight to ensure that your assets get distributed the way that you want them. The benefits of having an estate plan are many and include protecting your beneficiaries, protecting young...
Many people think estate planning begins and ends with a will. While a will does form a key component of estate planning, a comprehensive estate plan may require other tools to meet your particular needs. For instance, a trust may be something that would be beneficial...
As you get older, maintaining your health can come with challenges. In addition to some of the complications that come with aging, you may also have changes in your healthcare coverage. Navigating benefit programs can feel frustrating since it can be difficult to know...
