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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Aging in Place Requires Savings
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...
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ELDER LAW 101: The Legal & Financial Tools to Help You Age in Place
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...
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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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The Differences Between Four Types of Special Needs Trusts in Massachusetts
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...
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Converting a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA
If you are considering the conversion of a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, there are a number of factors to consider. Let's begin by looking at some key differences between these two retirement accounts.With a Traditional IRA, contributions may be tax deductible in the year(s) they are made. Taxes don’t have...
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Don’t Fall Victim to This Scam!
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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