Most people do not like to be faced with reminders of their mortality, but the decisions that must be made in a medical emergency or at the end of a person's life can be made much simpler with some advance planning.Here is a rundown of legal documents that people in...
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Recourse against fraud
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Aug 17, 2017 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
One of the most painful aspects of life that the elderly in Massachusetts face is the prevalence of scammers who seek to prey on their life savings. Here is some information about fraud on the elderly and some of the solutions that elderly people and their families...
Rogers Guardianships and antipsychotic medications
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Aug 15, 2017 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
The court in Massachusetts may appoint a guardian for an elderly person who lacks the ability to make important decisions regarding his or her own care. According to the Massachusetts Guardianship Association, someone requesting the guardianship must provide...
Deciding on a reliable and committed guardian
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jun 26, 2017 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
For many Massachusetts families, determining who to rely on as a legal guardian for incapacitated loved ones is met with angst and stress. Whether a couple is seeking guardianship for their children if something were to happen to them, or someone is looking for a...
Why adult children and their elderly parents need to talk about fraud
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | May 13, 2017 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
The majority of adult children whose senior parents live on their own will go out of their way to ensure that their mother and father are living safely and comfortably. Depending on the circumstances, this could mean little more than daily phone calls, or it could...
Scams not the only thing that can cause financial havoc for seniors
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Feb 15, 2017 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
There are many worries a person may have regarding an elderly loved one. For one, they may have concerns about whether their loved one will have enough resources to have a comfortable retirement. One thing they might be quite worried about on this front is the...
Many in Massachusetts spending end of life in hospitals
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Nov 4, 2016 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
What particular end-of-life care a person receives can impact many things. This includes where they end up spending a majority of their time at the end of their life: at home or in a hospital.How common is hospitalization in the last part of life for individuals here...
What does guardianship entail?
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Sep 30, 2016 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
Estate planning is often thought of in terms of distributing and protecting assets in the case of death or incapacitation, and this is a significant portion of estate planning matters. However, estate planning also includes establishment of guardianship, or laying out...
What duties does a conservator have?
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Jun 30, 2016 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
When a person is appointed conservator of a relative or other loved one, they are granted some very significant powers regarding their loved one’s finances. Given the power that is given to conservators, it is no surprise that there are many duties and...
What things can impact elder financial abuse risks?
On behalf of Curley Law Firm LLP | Apr 22, 2016 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
From cons, to scams, to thefts, to fraud, to false promises, to coercion, to scare tactics, to forgeries, elder financial abuse can take all manner of different forms. Whatever its particularly type, elder financial exploitation can wreak havoc on an elderly...
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