Shared Office Space Available to Lease in Hingham

Posted on October 6, 2014

Are you a South Shore professional in search of a nice, sunny, 14 x 12 corner office? Our law firm consists of two attorneys and an assistant – we would like to add another professional to our suite. We have a top-floor space that consists of three offices, a spacious conference room, and a...

The Importance of Caregiver Contracts

Posted on October 2, 2014

A goal that my clients bring up in meetings time after time is that they wish to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. Many people, however, find the cost of bringing help into their homes to be daunting. Elders are increasingly turning to their adult children for in-home care. As...

Statewide Transition Conference for Parents

Posted on August 28, 2014

The Arc of Massachusetts is holding a transition conference for parents of children with disabilities between the ages of 14 and 22. Attendees will be able to choose from a variety of workshops focused on the best practices of creating seamless transitions from school into the adult world. The conference will take place from 8:00...

Friendship Home’s First Annual Walk With Friends

Posted on June 5, 2014

Friendship Home in Norwell is hosting its First Annual Walk with Friends on Sunday, June 22, 2014. The 5K (3.1 mile) walk will take place at Wompatuck State Park in Hingham. This family-friendly event will raise funds and awareness for Friendship Home. Here are some more details if you’re interested in participating: Registration is...

Shred Day at South Shore Bank

Posted on May 29, 2014

I just received notice that South Shore Bank will be holding a shred day at its East Bridgewater branch on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This event is free, open to the public, and a great eco-friendly way to safely dispose of any personal documents you no longer need. Here are...

National Grid Billing Scam

Posted on May 22, 2014

I recently received an email from Norwell Police Chief Ted Ross warning South Shore residents about a utility billing scam. Fraudulent callers are targeting National Grid customers throughout New England. The scammers are demanding payment of alleged electric bill balances (that customers may not even owe) and are threatening to shut off their electricity...

Michelle Singletary – She’s Done It Again

Posted on May 7, 2014

I love her columns, I really do. A few weekends ago, she nailed it once again. Read her column here where she tells older parents why they need to talk to their adult children about the care they would like as they age. Keep in mind that the cost figures she cites are...

Caregiver Contracts – Tax Benefits

Posted on April 30, 2014

If you would like to care for your parents full-time, or close to it, and your parents want to pay you for this, then there are some tax issues that you need to be aware of. Most importantly, if you are providing hands-on care, making meals, doing the shopping, taking your parents to doctors’ appointments,...

Nursing Home Care & MassHealth – Eligibility Rules for the Single Person

Posted on April 24, 2014

As you well know, privately paying a nursing home bill is a very costly undertaking. Should you need nursing home care someday, typically Medicare and your supplemental insurance cover up to 100 days. After that, you either privately pay or look to Medicaid (MassHealth) to pay. This post explains the basic MassHealth rules for...

Couples: Protect Your Assets from the Cost of Nursing Home Care

Posted on April 24, 2014

As you well know, privately paying a nursing home bill is a very costly undertaking. Should you need nursing home care, typically Medicare and your supplemental insurance cover up to 100 days. After that, you either privately pay or look to Medicaid (MassHealth) to pay. For a married person to receive MassHealth assistance with paying...