What is the five year Medicaid look back rule?
By Cathleen Summers
When you apply for Medicaid (known as MassHealth in Massachusetts) to pay for nursing home costs for a parent or spouse, the...
Medicaid/MassHealth: When is it too late to apply?
By Linda T. Cammuso
Consider the following scenarios:
•“My Medicare days are running out and I still need more rehab; what do I do now?”
•“My mother...
The basics: Planning tools for everyone
By Cathleen Summers
Now is the time to take the legal steps necessary to ensure that your assets are protected and that your wishes met....
Who will care for my pet: A reality check
By Linda T. Cammuso
We love our pets, we pamper them and we treat them like family — often to the chagrin of those who...
The basics: planning tools for everyone
By Cathleen Summers
Now is the time to take the legal steps necessary to ensure that your assets are protected and that your wishes met....
How essential are prenuptial agreements for seniors?
By Linda T. Cammuso
When my clients plan to marry, I advise them that a prenuptial agreement should be considered before they take that life-changing...
Medicaid/MassHealth: Emphasizing the need to plan
By Linda T. Cammuso
Nursing home care or the need for long-term-care services is among the most serious financial burden a senior will experience in...
Estate planning for non-traditional families
By Linda T. Cammuso
The definition of the “typical family” has changed dramatically over the years. Non-traditional family scenarios are increasingly coming into existence, often...
Another important chapter in state’s probate code
By Linda T. Cammuso
The new Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) was signed into law several years ago and several important and significant changes took...
Helping families survive after a death or disability
By Linda T. Cammuso
Death and taxes are certainties in life, we’ve all heard that. What you may not know is that the likelihood of...