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Read this useful article and learn which the current Medicaid laws and regulations arise to provide long-term care for America’s aging population. Fixing the Leak: Avoiding IRA Liquidation in Crisis Medicaid Planning -
Nursing Home Cannot Appeal Deceased Resident’s Medicaid Application Without Being Named Personal Representative Read more about why Nursing Homes aren't able to appeal deceased resident's Medicaid Applications -
Attorney Suspended for Neglecting Clients in Estate Matters Don't end up with this type of Attorney! -
Wills & Estate Plans Are More Necessary Than Ever During Covid-19 Now that Covid-19 is an indispensable part of our daily lives, the need to have in place a complete and current estate plan is very important. -
Lawyers of Distinction 2020 The Lawyers of Distinction is pleased to announce that Michael Monteforte Jr. of Wilmington, MA, has been certified as a member. -
New Law Makes Big Changes to Retirement Plans President Trump has signed a spending bill that makes major changes to retirement plans. -
Do Surviving Spouses Have a Right to a 401(k) or an IRA? When choosing a beneficiary for a retirement plan, it is important to understand how your spouse will be treated under the plan. -
Medicaid's Power to Recoup Benefits Paid: Estate Recovery If steps aren't taken to protect the Medicaid recipient's house, it may need to be sold to settle the claim. -
Avoid Disagreements Between Your Power of Attorney Holder and Health Care Proxy A durable power of attorney and a health care proxy are two very important estate planning documents, it is important to pick two people who will get along. -
Understanding the Differences Between a Will and a Trust Not everyone knows the differences between the two. Both are useful estate planning devices that serve different purposes. -
529 Plans Have Morphed Into Estate Planning Tools Read about how an individual contributing to a 529 college savings plan can front load five years’ worth of contributions