October 26, 2009
A recent study by the AARP found that nearly a quarter of the adult population are providing voluntary care for family members and friends. As the population ages and people live longer, this number is sure to rise. To reward these caregivers, parents often would leave an unequal inheritance to the caregiver child. Often these [...]
June 23, 2009
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO BEGIN PLANNING?
As everyones financial and medical backgrounds are different, so is the “right” time to begin planning. The more time you have to plan before long term care is needed, the more options you may have and less stress you and your family will endure. Anytime you have a [...]
Christopher Sharry
Medicaid Planning
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June 12, 2009
Elder law is an area of law that encompasses any legal issue facing the elderly. It is often associated with estate planning but can involve much broader social, economic and health related difficulties facing aging Americans. Some of the concerns that become more important to us as we grow older and may require more careful [...]
Christopher Sharry
Elder Law
Tags: Asset Protection, disability planning, Durable Power of Attorney, Elder Law, estate distribution, Estate Planning, financial planning, government benefits, Health Care Proxy, Living Will, Medicaid Planning, Retirement Planning, special needs planning, ssi, Trust, worcester estate planning lawyer
January 2, 2009
A recent review by the Associated Press found that the quality of nursing homes across the country varies widely by region. Data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that better care is often found in areas with higher income levels. Massachusetts is no different, as statistics revealed that nursing homes in wealthier counties across the [...]
