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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
Three Tips Before Moving in with an Adult Child
Before moving into your adult child's home you should the impact of protecting assets from nursing home cost and Medicaid.
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Recent MassHealth Memo affects calculation of Life Estate Deed Value
As an elder law attorney, I often recommend the use of Life Estate Deeds to help protect the home from the high cost of nursing home care....
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
May 1, 20233 min read
7 Tips for Caring For Aging Parents when you Live Far Away
Many adult children wonder what their aging parents may need and how can they can help provide it for them. You may constantly worry...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Apr 10, 20234 min read
New SJC Case Impacts Spousal Annuities for MassHealth
On January 27th, 2023, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts decided a case, EOHHS v. Mondor, that impacts annuities purchased by...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Single? Medicaid Planning Opportunity about to end on June 1st!
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 20, 20232 min read
Why Caregiver Agreements are Important?
November is Caregiver Month and a great time to make sure that when you act as a caregiver for a loved one or hire a caregiver that you...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Nov 8, 20222 min read
What is the difference between a Power of Attorney, Executor, and Personal Representative?
An agent acting under a Durable Power of Attorney is appointed to manage financial affairs for another person, while that person is still...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Oct 18, 20222 min read
How to Know If Your Aging Parents Need Home Care
As our parents get older, we must make tough decisions regarding their health care. It can be hard to know when to bring in professional...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Sep 22, 20223 min read
Why every one over 18 should have a Health Care Proxy?
A Health Care Proxy allows you to designate someone to make medical decisions for you in the event that you can no longer make decisions...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Aug 25, 20223 min read
When paying for Nursing Home Care, what is the difference between MassHealth, Medicare, and Medicaid
1. MassHealth and Medicaid are the same. It is helpful to understand that MassHealth and Medicaid mean the same thing. You have to meet...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jul 25, 20222 min read
What to do if your Medicaid Application is Denied
If you apply for long-term care assistance through Medicaid (also called "MassHealth") and your application is denied, the situation may...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jun 6, 20223 min read
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...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
May 3, 20223 min read
"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...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Apr 11, 20224 min read
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...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Mar 29, 20222 min read
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. ...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Feb 28, 20224 min read
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...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Feb 1, 20223 min read
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...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jan 3, 20223 min read
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,...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Dec 28, 20212 min read
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