Many different things can happen during the course of guardianship proceedings. For example, in some guardianship cases, a court will decide to appoint a temporary guardian for an individual to serve while the guardianship petition regarding the individual is being...
Helping People Age With Dignity And Peace Of Mind
Year: 2015
Report: Massachusetts a bad place financially for rich retirees
Elderly individuals sometimes face financial challenges in their retirement years. Such challenges can sometimes endanger a retiree's ability to have the type of retirement they desire. They could also have the potential to reduce what assets a retiree has available...
Proper handling of estate debt important in estate administration
Estate administration involves many things. One is addressing debt that the deceased still held upon their death. When a person dies while they still hold debt, their estate generally is liable for the debt. There are a variety of different rules regarding the paying...
Protecting your family through estate planning
There are many worries a person may have in relation to their family. One thing in particular they may be worried about is what will happen with their family when they pass away. Thus, a question many may have is: what can I do to help ensure there will be proper...
Baby boomers and their parents: who will struggle more?
For decades after World War II people thought very little about the influx of children into society. Called the baby boomer generation, these children were considered a symbol of America's triumph over oppression, reigning in a new era destined for greatness and...
Don’t forget your personal property when planning your estate
Oftentimes, the main purpose of estate planning is to maximize the value of your estate for your heirs. However, the process serves other important purposes as well, including taking away uncertainty and leaving a lasting presence on those you love.That’s why in...
What is an ‘elderly orphan’?
There are many terms out there that have to do with seniors. One such term that our readers may have come across in recent times is "elderly orphan." A natural question one may have when encountering this term is: what exactly does it mean?Simply put, an elderly...
Charitable remainder trusts one charitable giving option
There are a wide range of things that an elderly individual may want to put the money they've saved up from years of hard work towards. One such thing is a good cause. Elderly individuals sometimes have the desire to give part of their nest egg to a favorite...
Notice for informal probate in Massachusetts
There are many different requirements Massachusetts law has put in place when it comes to filing for probate for the estate of a deceased loved one. One such type of requirement is a notice requirement. Today, we will discuss the notice requirement for filing for...
Legal issues for families of Alzheimer’s sufferers
It is not uncommon here in Massachusetts to have an elderly loved one who suffers from Alzheimer's. Around 12 percent of the state's seniors have this disease. It is estimated that the total number of individuals 65 years of age and up who currently suffer...