Join Us for an Evening of Q&A on Aging in Place

Posted on April 10, 2025

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Home for the Holidays Part II: Planning Strategies to Pay for In-Home Long-Term Care

Posted on December 14, 2023

Last time I discussed MassHealth programs that can help elders who need long-term care live at home for as long as possible. Now I’d like to describe some other long-term care planning strategies that can make home care affordable for elders and their loved ones. I’ll also provide links to past articles...

A Veterans Day Reminder About the VA Aid and Attendance Pension Program

Posted on November 15, 2023

Saturday was Veterans Day. While it’s nice to devote a day to recognizing veterans, what about the other 364 days of the year—and the many veterans and their families who struggle with the cost of long-term care? I would like to use this forum to discuss a misunderstood and underutilized benefit available...

Options Available for Professional In-Home Care

Posted on June 7, 2023

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...

What Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange Must Know about “Service-Connected Disability Compensation” and “Presumptive Conditions”

Posted on April 25, 2023

Let’s begin by defining two terms. Service-connected disability compensation refers to payment to veterans for disabilities resulting from an injury or illness linked to their military service. Typically, a veteran must go through a lengthy process to prove that their disability stems from an injury or illness during their time in service. ...

Lunch & Learn! Elder Law 101: Protecting Your Assets

Posted on March 15, 2023

On Tuesday, March 28, I’ll be making a presentation at The Allerton House at Harbor Park. I’ll be joined by Christine Lappas, Allerton House Sales Director. Join us for lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by an informative presentation at 12:00 to learn more about: Health Care Proxy

The Many Benefits of VA Aid and Attendance

Posted on November 30, 2022

With this month’s celebration of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, I thought it would be a good time to thank our veterans for their service and to write about one of the most valuable benefits available to eligible veterans, their spouses, and widows: Aid and Attendance. Aid and Attendance can...

Thoughts on Independence from an Elder Law Attorney

Posted on July 14, 2022

Independence Day has come and gone, but this time of year always reminds me of why I focus on estate planning and elder law: these areas of practice allow me to help my clients live at home independently for as long as possible. Let’s take a brief look at some of the...

Join Me In Person or Online in May and Learn about Planning for Long-Term Care

Posted on April 28, 2022

Most of us will eventually need some form of long-term care. The good news is that proper planning can help ensure your wishes regarding your care will be carried out. Proper planning can also protect your life savings from the cost of such care. On Wednesday, May 11th from noon to 1 PM I’ll...

Paying for Home Care: The VA Aid and Attendance Program

Posted on February 9, 2022

As most of you know, one of the things I like best about being an elder law attorney is helping clients find ways to live in their homes for as long as possible and still receive the medical care they need. The VA Aid and Attendance...