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 8, 2009
Being a parent comes with great joy but significant responsibility. It is no different for parents of children with special needs. In some situations, careful planning can be critical to address a family’s financial needs. Parents must not only plan to care for their children during their lives, but they must also take steps to ensure they [...]
Christopher Sharry
Special Needs Trust
Tags: Asset Protection, disability planning, Estate Planning, financial planning, government benefits, Medicaid, special needs planning, ssi, supplemental security income, worcester estate planning, 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 [...]