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We are Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys in Boston, Massachusetts, providing Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Planning for Solo Seniors, Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Probate of Estates. We are caring attorneys ready to help you, whether you are planning in advance or facing a crisis. Our Blog provides information that may be helpful to our clients.

Estate Planning for young families: an important gift for your children.

This holiday season you will spend countless hours shopping for gifts, making cookies, sending out cards, and maybe even hiding the “elf...

Pamela Crohan, Esq. and Kathy McNair, Esq.

Dec 18, 20153 min read

Pet Trusts offer Peace of Mind for Animal Lovers

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.

Dec 10, 20153 min read

Holiday Gift Giving: What to know before you make a gift.

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

Kathy L. McNair

Dec 3, 20154 min read

Four Important Tips for Caregivers

November is National Caregivers Month. I am writing this blog post to honor the dedicated and wonderful caregivers that I have met over...

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Nov 27, 20153 min read

Tips for Personal Representatives on Finding Assets

When someone dies, it is always helpful if they left a list of assets, how they are held, and where they are located. However, sometimes...

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Nov 12, 20153 min read

Is the Personal Representative of your Estate Up for the Job?

When putting together your estate plan, it is important to think about how it will be administered. Wills and trusts administration can...

Kathy L. McNair

Nov 5, 20153 min read

Planning in advance for long term care is a gift to you and your loved ones

As elder law attorneys, we often meet with clients that are concerned about the high cost of nursing home care. In Boston,...

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Oct 29, 20152 min read

Senior Solutions opens our second office in Hingham

Senior Solutions is pleased to announce that attorneys Pam Crohan and Kathy McNair will be meeting with clients in our new Hingham office....

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Oct 23, 20151 min read

Planning for a Child or Loved One with Disabilities.

Do you have a disabled son or daughter? Does he or she rely on social security income or other government benefits? Have you planned...

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Sep 23, 20153 min read

Do you need a need a Power of Attorney? Yes.

Whether you are young or old, healthy or sick, the Power of Attorney is a valuable document that allows you to choose who will handle...

Kathy L. McNair

Sep 9, 20153 min read

What Matters Most

My clients have taught me many lessons in my Elder Law practice over the past seventeen years, but one of the most important is about...

Kathy McNair

Aug 30, 20151 min read

Do you need a trust?

Sometimes a will is enough to ensure that your estate is properly planned. In other cases, a trust is also recommended to give you...

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Aug 21, 20151 min read

Why Estate Planning is still important even when you don't have children or close family

Estate planning is critical to ensure that those without children or close family members stay in control of their future. Without...

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Aug 14, 20152 min read

Will you lose your house if you need nursing home care?

Nursing home care in Massachusetts can often cost $150,000 per year or more. Many clients are worried that they will not have enough...

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Aug 7, 20153 min read

How to talk with your parents about their estate plan

Talking with your parents about their own estate planning can be an uncomfortable topic. However, it is much better to have this...

Kathy L. McNair

Jul 31, 20153 min read

10 considerations when your spouse needs nursing home care

1. Try to have your spouse stay in the hospital as an inpatient for a minimum of 3 nights before going to the nursing home. Medicare...

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Jul 17, 20153 min read

Using a Life Estate Deed to Protect your Home

I meet with many clients that are concerned about losing their home, if they need nursing home care. Some people think that they can...

Kathy L. McNair

Jul 8, 20153 min read

4 Estate Planning Considerations for your little Trick or Treaters

By Kathy McNair, Esq. Many parents are busy getting their children ready for Halloween. They will spend plenty of time helping them plan...

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Oct 28, 20143 min read

What is Probate? Do you need to avoid it?

Most people do not know what Probate means. If a person dies with assets held solely in his or her name (without a beneficiary or...

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Oct 22, 20142 min read

7 Considerations Before Making a Gift

By Kathy L. McNair, Esq. The holidays will soon be here. You may be thinking about giving your loved ones a sizeable gift. It is very...

Kathy L. McNair, Esq.

Oct 15, 20143 min read