Our attorney is happy to share what he has learned about estate planning and elder law in Massachusetts in these thoughtful blog posts. Take advantage of his experience and knowledge no matter where you are in the planning process yourself.
- Page 3
-
Our May 2019 Newsletter Read our newsletter. It is awesome. It's not full of boring legal stuff - I promise. -
Scammers targeting the Elderly in Massachusetts Learn how to protect yourself, and your parents, from these scams! -
New Jersey approves "Right to Die" Legislation We need this legislation in Massachusetts. We are falling behind other states. -
Our Core Values What are our core values? Click the photo above to learn why we do what we do. -
Nursing Home Abuse Nursing Home Abuse Right Here in Wilmington! This has to stop! -
Can an Adult Child Be Held Personally Liable for Assisted Living Costs of a Parent? If the adult child signs the agreement, then yes, they may be personally liable for payment according to a recent out-of-state court decision. Reversing a trial court, a Connecticut appeals court rules that a residency agreement signed by the daughter of an assisted living facility resident making the daughter personally liable for her mother’s care … -
New Rules Will Impact Veteran’s Aid The Veteran’s Administration, commonly referred to as the VA, announced three years ago that the rules for qualifying for Veteran’s Aid and pension benefits would be changing. It has taken longer than anticipated to finalize the proposed rules which will be going into effect on October 30, 2018. These rules will make qualifying for certain … -
What is a Lady Bird Deed? A “Lady Bird deed” is a way to transfer property to someone else outside of probate while retaining a life estate in the property. This type of deed got its nickname when President Lyndon B. Johnson used it to convey property to his wife, Lady Bird Johnson. In Massachusetts, it is more commonly known as … -
How to Transfer Wealth Using GRATs (Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts) A low-risk tool to transfer wealth and help mitigate taxation is called a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT). GRATs have several advantages: -they can eliminate gift tax liability on transfers to family members -they have minimal legal and administrative costs -grantors can exchange assets with the GRAT without income tax or capital gains consequences -they … -
What is a Spendthrift Provision? A “spendthrift provision” is a clause in a Trust or a Will, enforceable under Massachusetts law, that protects a beneficiary against a creditor attaching prior debts against the beneficiary’s inheritance as well as preventing the beneficiary from acquiring debt based on the future inheritance. The protection offered by a spendthrift provision prevents a beneficiary’s creditors …