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4 Tips to Plan for the Future After Your Spouse is Diagnosed with Dementia
How to plan when your spouse is diagnosed with dementia? Medicaid Planning in Massachusetts can help you to prepare and protect assets.
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Sep 16, 20243 min read
Planning for Adult Children Who Never Launch: Lessons from a Tragic Case
A sad case over a Will involving an adult child who never left home shows the need for legal planning for mentally ill adult children.
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Sep 13, 20245 min read
Good News! Pooled Trusts Are Back as a Valuable Asset Protection Tool
We are excited to share some great news for individuals planning for long-term care. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently signed...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Sep 6, 20243 min read
Voluntary Probate in Massachusetts: A Simple Solution for Small Estates
Losing a loved one is hard enough. Navigating the steps of taking care of their affairs can be overwhelming. Fortunately, in...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Sep 6, 20243 min read
4 Tips from an Elder Law Attorney When Considering Moving an Out-of-Town Aging Parent Closer to You
As an elder law attorney in Massachusetts, I often meet families who are thinking about moving an aging parent to live closer to them,...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
May 1, 20242 min read
What Happens if You Leave Assets to Your Child in Your Will and They Die Before You?
What happens if one of your children dies before you and you have included them in your will. Do you need to change your will?
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Apr 19, 20242 min read
A Tribute to the Silent Heroes: The Caregivers
As Elder Law Attorneys in Massachusetts, we encounter many unsung heroes, caregivers who provide unwavering support to their loved ones....
Kathy L. McNair
Apr 11, 20242 min read
Choosing Your Fiduciaries Part 6: Staying in Touch with Your Fiduciary
In this final part of our blog series, "Choosing Your Fiduciaries," we'll discuss the importance of updating your fiduciary by having an...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Mar 26, 20242 min read
Is Massachusetts Estate Tax Planning Right for You? A Comprehensive Guide
As of January 1, 2023, Massachusetts residents with an estate value exceeding $2 million (increased from $1 million) will be subject to...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Mar 26, 20243 min read
Now What? When You Never Expected To Be Alone?
Life has a way of throwing curveballs. Perhaps you are married, but your spouse has dementia or a serious illness. You are still...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Mar 19, 20244 min read
Choosing Your Fiduciaries Part 5: Should Distance Be a Dealbreaker?
One of the most important decisions seniors face when planning for the future is choosing a fiduciary. This person will have the...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Mar 12, 20242 min read
Choosing Your Fiduciary Part 3: Why Your Power of Attorney is Important
Choosing a fiduciary to act as your Power of Attorney is a critical decision. A Power of Attorney document allows you to designate...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Feb 13, 20243 min read
The PACE Program Helping Seniors Age in Place
Unlocking the Potential of Aging in the Community As an Elder Law attorney, I help seniors, by seeking solutions that empower them to age...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Feb 5, 20244 min read
Choosing Your Fiduciaries Part 2: Why Your Health Care Proxy is Critical
In the second part of our series on Fiduciaries, we will explore the important role of the health care decision maker. This person may...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jan 30, 20244 min read
Single? Medicaid Planning Opportunity about to end on March 1st 2024!
If you are single and concerned about paying for home care or nursing home care now or in the future, you may need to act now if you want...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jan 22, 20242 min read
Choosing Your Fiduciaries Part 4: Why the Manager of Your Estate is Important
One of the critical fiduciary decisions that you will make is to decide who to appoint as the personal representative (also called...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jan 10, 20243 min read
Choosing Your Fiduciary Part 1: Why Your Fiduciary Choice is So Important
One of the most important steps when planning for your future is choosing your fiduciaries. Learn more in Part 1 of this 6 Part series.
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jan 10, 20243 min read
Planning for Your Pet's Future: Estate Planning for Pet Owners
Have you considered what will happen to your beloved pet if you're suddenly unable to care for them due to an emergency or...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jan 8, 20242 min read
Massachusetts Increase Estate Tax Threshold to $2 Million.
On October 4, 2023, Governor Maura Healey signed a tax bill into law that increased the Massachusetts Estate Tax threshold from $1...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Protect Your Vacation Home from Medicaid
If you need long term care, will you need to sell your vacation home to pay for it? In Massachusetts, in most cases Medicaid (also...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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