ADUs are Here! Ready to Share Your Home? You Need to Think Through the Money.

Posted on April 23, 2026

ADUs finally are here and will make it much easier for elders and disabled persons to remain at home for longer. Things to think about: If it’s the parent’s house and kids are moving in: Are the kids going to pay for the...

Aging in Place Requires Savings

Posted on April 9, 2026

Would you like to age in place? Stay at home, or maybe an in-law apartment with your kids, or at one of the South Shore’s many wonderful independent livings? Here’s the bad news: If you start to need help with daily activities, like showering or meal prep, bringing in that care will...

ELDER LAW 101: The Legal & Financial Tools to Help You Age in Place

Posted on February 10, 2026

Please join us to learn how to plan for the future, what documents are crucial to protecting your health wishes and estate planning, and discover resources offered at The Current South Shore. WHEN: Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00 PMWHERE: The Current South Shore located at 1435...

Considering an ADU? Things to Think About…

Posted on January 29, 2026

I am really excited about “accessory dwelling units,” or ADUs. These are in-law suites, a converted barn on your property… a way to create a separate living space for someone else, usually (but not always!) a family member. I’ve written previously on the basic outlines of the new ADU law. ...

‘Tis the Season of Giving… and Scamming

Posted on December 3, 2025

According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers have stolen a record-breaking $12.5 billion from U.S. consumers in 2025. Worse, the number of scams increases dramatically during the holidays, and elders are prime targets. Scams take so many forms that it is virtually impossible to list them all. Emails, texts, pop-up ads on social...

The Differences Between Four Types of Special Needs Trusts in Massachusetts

Posted on November 12, 2025

Special needs trusts are designed to provide funds to improve the quality of life for a disabled person while still protecting his or her eligibility for public benefits such as MassHealth and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Funds in a special needs trust can be used for a wide range of goods and...

Thank You for Supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s!

Posted on October 29, 2025

Thank you so much to everyone who donated to my Walk to End Alzheimer's fundraising efforts! The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.Your gifts...

Please join me in supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Posted on October 23, 2025

This year's walk is in beautiful Nelson Memorial Park on Saturday, October 25. See here for event details. I'm walking for my grandmother, my clients, and for all of us who will be there someday. I'm walking to help reclaim the future for millions.

ADUs and the Estate Planning Attorney

Posted on October 6, 2025

How to Live with Your Kids While Protecting Them & Yourself from Taxes and Other Unpleasantness Please join us to explore the legal and practical considerations of creating and sharing an Accessory Dwelling Unit [ADU] with loved ones. We will discuss what to do about utility costs and fair...