Choosing the right decision makers, known as “fiduciaries” and “agents,” for you and your estate plan is critical. Do not wait until you are under pressure to do so.

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Like many labels, the term “elder law” is often times used without a proper grasp of its meaning.

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By Margot B. Birke The baby boomers are coming and real estate developers and health care providers are rushing to fill the desires and needs of this fiercely independent generation accustomed to choice. The increased value of real estate (even after the bubble burst), has resulted in nest eggs never dreamed of by most folks. […]

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By Margot Birke Today we face the real possibility, as we grow older, of seeking long-term care in a nursing home for ourselves or for a loved one. Long-term care in nursing homes consists mainly of assistance with the tasks of daily living such as eating, dressing and bathing. Medicare or private medical insurance does […]

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By Linda T. Cammuso Until now, Massachusetts homeowners had to choose between homestead protection — which safeguards the equity in one’s home from attachment by general creditors — or the benefits of owning their home in a trust. That changed on Dec. 14, when Gov. Deval Patrick signed the state’s pension reform bill into law, […]

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By Cathleen Summers Do you know what happens if you die without a will? The courts will decide who will raise your children, manage your assets, inherit your possessions and administer your estate. Heirs must usually agree on a court appointed administrator. What happens if you become incapacitated and are unable to manage your own […]

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