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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‘Tis the Season of Giving… and Scamming
According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers have stolen a record-breaking $12.5 billion from U.S. consumers in 2025. Worse, the number of scams increases dramatically during the holidays, and elders are prime targets. Scams take so many forms that it is virtually impossible to list them all. Emails, texts, pop-up ads on social...
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ADUs and the Estate Planning Attorney
How to Live with Your Kids While Protecting Them & Yourself from Taxes and Other Unpleasantness
Please join us to explore the legal and practical considerations of creating and sharing an Accessory Dwelling Unit [ADU] with loved ones. We will discuss what to do about utility costs and fair...
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Understanding the Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Impact on Social Security Taxes
There is a great deal of confusion over the Big Beautiful Bill Act’s (BBBA) impact on Social Security taxes. Some even claim the Act eliminates Social Security taxes entirely. Does it?The short answer is no. In fact, Social Security benefits, per se, are not subject to federal taxation at all. However, when...
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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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Join Us for an Evening of Q&A on Aging in Place
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