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...
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Year: 2023
What those saving for retirement should know about the SECURE Act
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...
Did you get a blue envelope from MassHealth? Don’t ignore it.
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...
MassHealth and your long-term care planning
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...
Special needs planning now can avoid a crisis later on
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...