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...

“Live Well, Age Well” Education Series with Norwell Senior Center

Posted on September 24, 2021

Live Well, Age WellEducation Series with Norwell Council on Aging None of us can escape aging, but the choices we make throughout life can influence how well we live as we age. The Norwell Council on Aging is excited to begin the “Live Well, Age Well” initiative, offering a...

Elder Care Workshop Series at Norwell Public Library

Posted on March 7, 2017

Getting older? Taking care of someone who is? Come to this three-part series to learn some helpful tips from local Elder Services professionals. Wednesday, March 8: “Who Can Help Me?” Find out how to access elder services in your community. Presented by Susan Curtin, Director at Norwell Council on Aging. “Elder Law 101” Get to know the basics...

Veterans: Are You Getting Older, Need Care, and Want to Stay at Home?

Posted on February 27, 2014

Good news! The VA has several programs designed to assist elderly and/or disabled veterans who want to stay at home for as long as possible. Listed below are some of these programs. They each have different eligibility tests regarding income and assets, minimum age, level of disability, service-connected rating, and geography....

Aid & Attendance

Posted on February 20, 2014

Most of my clients need a little extra help around the house but aren’t sure how to pay for it. When we look at their savings and project how long those funds will work for them, the bottom line is usually this: If the client had just a little more cushion, they could stay...

Veterans Fair This Saturday in Hull

Posted on March 10, 2010

Come out to beautiful Hull this Saturday for a Veterans Health and Wellness Fair. This is being put together by the Hull Board of Health and the Hull Veterans Council, and it is shaping up to be a great event. There will be blood pressure checks, immunizations, even yoga and reiki! They will also have...