Many retired Americans find themselves in quite the quandary. While they are rich in home equity, they struggle to make ends meet every month. Although there is always the option to put their homes on the market, many retirees are reluctant to give up a house with so many life long memories. More and more […]
Read More »DO I NEED TO BECOME GUARDIAN FOR MY PARENT?
This scenario may be all too familiar: Your mother has dementia and is living alone at home in Massachusetts. She has always been a fiercely independent person. However, she is beginning to lose it. Bills are not getting paid. Last week she left the stove on after making breakfast. You and your siblings just got […]
Read More »Review the Deed to Your Home – You Might be Surprised What it Says!
Did you know that how you own your home during your life determines who receives it upon your death? There are several ways a person can own a home. Therefore, there are different possible outcomes concerning who receives that house upon your death. For most of our clients, the home is their most valuable asset. […]
Read More »Timing an Asset Protection Plan – Don’t Wait for the Crisis
As elder law attorneys, we meet a lot of folks in crisis. A loved one is now in a nursing home. Placement can occur suddenly due to an unexpected medical event, such as a stroke, or as the end result of a progressive disease, as is the case with Alzheimer’s. In addition to coping with […]
Read More »Free Advice Can Cost You Your House
CHEAP ADVICE CAN COST YOU GREATLY, FREE ADVICE CAN COST YOU YOUR HOUSE Most people who call our office schedule an appointment with us. Although we can’t know for certain, the ones who don’t often seem concerned about the fees. So, here’s some advice on fees. First, make sure you are comparing apples to apples. […]
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