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.The first 20 participants...
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ADUs are Here! Ready to Share Your Home? You Need to Think Through the Money.
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...
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Considering an ADU? Things to Think About…
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. ...
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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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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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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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How the Frail Elder Waiver Helps Elders Avoid Having to Move to a Nursing Home
As many of you know, I am dedicated to helping elders reside at home for as long as possible. The Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) is one of the MassHealth programs that helps seniors accomplish this.FEW provides support to eligible elders 60 years of age or older whose needs meet the level of...
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Options Available for Professional In-Home Care
The vast majority of elders needing assistance with daily living prefer to remain at home rather than move to an assisted living residence or a nursing home. Helping my clients accomplish this goal is one of the cornerstones of my practice. In the past, I’ve written about the resources available in Massachusetts to...
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