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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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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Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Medicaid Support for In-Home and Nursing Home Care
The Big, Beautiful Bill was signed into law on the Fourth of July. The bill’s “beauty” is open to debate, but it is clearly big, both in size (over 800 pages) and scope. In this article I will focus on how the new law’s Medicaid cuts may affect in-home and nursing home...
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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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How PACE Helps Elders Reside at Home for as Long as Possible
As most of you know, I am committed to helping elders live at home for as long as possible. My last two articles have focused on MassHealth programs that help elders accomplish this goal. You can find these articles here. Now I’d like to discuss another option: PACE (Program...
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Two More MassHealth Programs that Help Elders Avoid Moving to a Nursing Home
As you know by now, my goal is to help elders stay at home for as long as possible. For most people, their own financial resources are not enough, and we supplement those with MassHealth (or sometimes the VA). Under the MassHealth umbrella, there are several programs that can...
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