Seeking an Associate

Posted on March 22, 2021

Seeking an Associate We are an entrepreneurial elder law and special needs planning firm in Norwell that is on track for growth, and we need an experienced associate to join our team and work directly with the owner to help our clients. Our team consists of one attorney/owner, one legal assistant, and one paralegal. We are...

What Matters to Me Workbook

Posted on March 2, 2021

My favorite topic! If you have been reading these newsletters, then you know that the subject that I return to over and over again (and again and again) is the health care proxy and the importance of advance care planning. If you are ever in a situation where you are unable to make your own...

Useful Info During COVID (v.6)

Posted on February 17, 2021

Scammers Gonna Scam As we begin vaccinations, you can be sure that scammers will be coming up with creative ways to separate you from your money. Per the FTC, keep the following in mind: You likely will not need to pay anything out of pocket to get the vaccine during this public health emergency. You...

Useful Info During COVID (v. 5)

Posted on August 15, 2020

Hello Friends! I hope you have been enjoying / avoiding / surviving this heat, depending on your predisposition to such weather. We live in a proper New England house with not enough storage and no A/C (just window units), so I have definitely been missing the luxurious central air conditioning in my office lately! But...

Useful Info During COVID v.4

Posted on May 12, 2020

Dear Friends, This is our fourth newsletter during these interesting COVID times. It's funny - my writing bug tends to come in waves and then go away for a while. Apparently it's been sticking around lately. I'm sure you can relate when it comes to your writing, art, or hobbies. This week I want to...

Useful Info During COVID v.3

Posted on May 11, 2020

Dear Friends, This is our third newsletter during these interesting COVID times. This one shares useful info, plus something beautiful. You can revisit our prior newsletters here. Share Your Care Wishes with the People Who Matter Most: None of us knows when our health will take a turn. The...

E-Newsletter: Useful Info During COVID

Posted on April 2, 2020

Following is the text of our recent e-newsletter. If you would like us to add you to our e-newsletter mailing list, please visit our homepage. ———– Dear Friends, This is our second newsletter during these interesting COVID times. The first newsletter offered legal information. This one shares useful info, plus something beautiful. You can revisit our...

E-Newsletter: If You Are Hospitalized During the State of Emergency

Posted on March 30, 2020

Following is the text of our recent e-newsletter. If you would like us to add you to our e-newsletter mailing list, please visit our homepage. ----------- Dear Friends, I hope you are all staying home (unless you are an essential worker). I want to share some important points to keep in mind if you are hospitalized...

My Loved One Died. Do I Need to Probate a Will?

Posted on January 15, 2019

When someone dies and has a will, the obvious question is, “What do I do now?” The best thing to do is to see a lawyer who specializes in estate planning and probate. You will bring to that meeting everything you can find about the deceased’s assets and finances: deed, mortgage papers, bank statements, brokerage...

Paying Your Caregiver Under the Table

Posted on September 20, 2018

Hiring a caregiver is an expense, no question about it. Some families are lucky enough to be able to find the perfect caregiver among their circle of close family and friends. When finding a caregiver on their own rather than through an agency, lots of families prefer to pay the caregiver under the table...