Durable Powers of Attorney: Not so durable after all?
By Linda T. Cammuso
A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA), sometimes called just a “Power of Attorney,” is a legal document that allows you to...
Who should you leave that diamond ring to?
By Linda T. Cammuso
A new client recently told me that he has been delaying the task of updating his will since his wife passed...
The basics of Medicaid: What you can and cannot keep
By Margot Birke
In order to understand Medicaid qualifications, you first need to know how Medicaid treats your assets. Basically, Medicaid breaks your assets down...
Understanding a Medicare glitch can save money
By Linda T. Cammuso
When you are admitted to a hospital, you might naturally think that you are an inpatient. But, the hospital may have...
Raising your grandchildren? Estate planning a must
By Linda T. Cammuso
Today, more grandchildren are living with grandparents than ever before. According to data collected over the past 40 years, the number...
Transferring property to the kids could backfire
Clients frequently ask, “Why can’t I just put my house in my children’s names?” It seems simple — and cheap — enough: protect assets, avoid probate, all just for the price of a deed and a recording fee. But as the old saying goes, “If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.”
LegalZoom sued over low-cost wills and trusts
We’ve all seen the commercials. The ones featured prominently in primetime, during sporting events, in between the news and our favorite programs. I’m talking about the commercials with former O.J. Simpson attorney, Robert Shapiro, pitching his company, LegalZoom, as the next best thing since sliced bread.
New state homestead law gives expanded protection
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...
State’s homestead law and newly enacted changes
By Cathleen Summers
We are often contacted by clients and asked to explain the homestead law here in Massachusetts. What are the advantages of declaring...
Alzheimer’s diagnosis should spur financial, legal plan
By Cathleen Summers
According to statistics recently released by the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 5.4 million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Every 69 seconds,...
