I’d like to warn you about a scam taking place in our area. It involves an offer to obtain copies of documents from the Registry of Deeds. Here’s what you need to know: When we file client documents at the Registry of Deeds, an unscrupulous company writes to these clients with an offer to...
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Why You May Want to Complete a Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Form
A MOLST form allows patients with a serious advanced illness to inform health care professionals about the medical treatments they want or don’t want in a serious illness care situation. These treatments can include intubation and ventilation, artificial nutrition and hydration, CPR, and more.A MOLST form is not the same as a health...
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Please Join Us for an Elder Law Class
Please join us to learn what documents are crucial to protecting your health wishes and estate planning. Offered at the Hull Senior Center, sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association in celebration of Law Day, with generous assistance from the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
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Join Us for an Evening of Q&A on Aging in Place
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Estate Planning for Families with Accessory Dwelling Units
Last time I discussed how a new law has simplified the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and how ADUs can help elders and people with disabilities live at home for as long as possible. I am so excited about the possibilities this opens for elders and disabled persons...
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New Law Makes It Easier to Build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Massachusetts
The cost of housing has skyrocketed nationwide, and the problem is particularly acute in Massachusetts. Fortunately, the Affordable Homes Act, signed into law by Governor Healey last August, allows property owners to build an ADU without having to get special or discretionary approval from the local zoning board. The...
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Understanding the Social Security Fairness Act—and Who Benefits from It
Great news for certain retirees in Massachusetts and across the country! The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), which was signed into law by former President Biden, eliminates rules that reduced Social Security benefits for certain retirees receiving income from public pensions. Nearly three million teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other public sector...
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If You Haven’t Reviewed Your Estate Plan Lately, the New Year is a Great Time to Do So
Your estate plan must be kept up to date to ensure it continues to meet your needs and achieve your goals. As you think about the changes you want to make in the coming year, I hope you’ll also reflect upon the changes that took place in your life last year… and...
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A Year’s-End Thank You to Caregivers, and a Reminder: Please Care for Yourselves
Caregivers often devote so much time and energy to caring for a loved one that they fail to take adequate care of themselves. This problem has become so prevalent that there is a term for it: caregiver burnout.If you serve as the caregiver in your family, you must understand and recognize the...
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Watch Out for these Online Scams Targeting Elders
According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers lost more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023. Worse, elders are particularly vulnerable, especially to online scams. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center announced that Americans over the age of 60 were defrauded of approximately $3.4 billion in 2023, up 11% from 2022. It is...
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