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Solo Agers: Planning is critical to protect your future.

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

May 3
2 min

Solo Agers: Planning is critical to protect your future.

Many seniors today are aging without the support of family to rely on. For these seniors, it is critical that they plan now in order to...

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"National Love Your Pet Day": Including your pet in your estate plan.

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Apr 11
4 min

"National Love Your Pet Day": Including your pet in your estate plan.

When you love your pet, you want to make sure that he or she will be provided for if anything happens to you. This is especially...

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4 Tips for Estate Planning If You Worry About a Child Struggling With Addiction or Gambling

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Mar 29
2 min

4 Tips for Estate Planning If You Worry About a Child Struggling With Addiction or Gambling

Watching your child struggle is heartbreaking. Although it can be difficult, it is important that you let your attorney know about any...

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What to expect when you apply for Medicaid for Nursing Home Care- 9 Tips

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Feb 28
4 min

What to expect when you apply for Medicaid for Nursing Home Care- 9 Tips

If you or a loved one need nursing home care, Medicaid (in Massachusetts it is also called MassHealth) can help pay for your care. ...

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Gifting and the 5 Year Look Back Period for Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits: Eight Tips

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Feb 1
3 min

Gifting and the 5 Year Look Back Period for Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits: Eight Tips

For individuals applying for Medicaid (also called MassHealth) to pay for nursing home care, you must provide information about gifts...

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Four Tips for Estate Planning for Parents of Young Children

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Jan 3
3 min

Four Tips for Estate Planning for Parents of Young Children

This holiday season you have done everything possible to make it a special time for your children. They are the most important people in...

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Where Should I Keep My Estate Planning Documents?

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Dec 28, 2021
2 min

Where Should I Keep My Estate Planning Documents?

If you have executed estate planning documents, such as a will, health care proxy, power of attorney, and possibly a trust,...

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Three Tips to Protect Your Assets when Your Spouse Needs Nursing Home Care:

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Dec 27, 2021
4 min

Three Tips to Protect Your Assets when Your Spouse Needs Nursing Home Care:

When your spouse needs nursing home care, it can feel overwhelming. You also may be worried about how you will be able to pay for...

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Five Creative Community Housing Options for Seniors

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Oct 19, 2021
3 min

Five Creative Community Housing Options for Seniors

As an Elder Law Attorney in the Boston, MA area, I am excited to see new and creative housing options for seniors. Almost 25% of seniors...

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New Way to Reduce Spouse's Nursing Home Care Costs

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Sep 29, 2021
2 min

New Way to Reduce Spouse's Nursing Home Care Costs

An "In Marriage QDRO", may help protect income for a spouse, when the other spouse needs nursing home care and MassHealth or Medicaid.

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Medicaid Recipients Have a Little More Time to Spend Stimulus Money

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Apr 14, 2021
2 min

Medicaid Recipients Have a Little More Time to Spend Stimulus Money

The one-year deadline for nursing home residents on Medicaid to spend down their first round of stimulus checks is here, but they may...

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Why Planning Ahead for Medicaid is Important

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Mar 27, 2021
3 min

Why Planning Ahead for Medicaid is Important

Why Planning Ahead for Medicaid is important: When should you do this and how much money can you have and still protect assets.

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Why an Irrevocable Trust May Be Better than Gifting

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Mar 25, 2021
2 min

Why an Irrevocable Trust May Be Better than Gifting

Parents and other family members who want to pass on assets during their lifetimes may be tempted to gift the assets. Although setting...

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Trending Netflix Movie: “I Care a Lot” Highlights Need for Planning for Solo Seniors

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Feb 24, 2021
5 min

Trending Netflix Movie: “I Care a Lot” Highlights Need for Planning for Solo Seniors

"I Care a Lot" movie highlights need for solo seniors to plan in advance to protect themselves.

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Scam Alert- Don't overpay for a copy of your deed

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Feb 11, 2021
1 min

Scam Alert- Don't overpay for a copy of your deed

By Kathy McNair, Esq. Recently, I have had several clients contact me about a letter they received regarding the deed to their homes. ...

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Who Should Purchase Long Term Care Insurance?

Jan 11, 2021
2 min

Who Should Purchase Long Term Care Insurance?

Buying long-term care insurance is one way to protect against the high cost of long-term care. However, this type of insurance may not be...

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Covid has made the decision for nursing home care heartbreaking

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Nov 11, 2020
2 min

Covid has made the decision for nursing home care heartbreaking

Over my 22 years practicing as an elder law attorney in the Boston area, this is the most heartbreaking time that I have ever witnessed...

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Nursing Home Residents on Medicaid- Your Stimulus Check belongs to you

Nov 3, 2020
2 min

Nursing Home Residents on Medicaid- Your Stimulus Check belongs to you

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning residents of long-term care facilities and their families that some facilities may...

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4 Things to Consider Before Making a Substantial Gift in 2020

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Oct 27, 2020
4 min

4 Things to Consider Before Making a Substantial Gift in 2020

With the holidays approaching, you may be feeling generous. Giving a gift is a great way to show your appreciation toward your loved ones.

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Helping Seniors Stay At Home: Community MassHealth

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Oct 16, 2020
3 min

Helping Seniors Stay At Home: Community MassHealth

How Community MassHealth Programs help Seniors Stay at Home

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