Failure to plan for long-term care could leave you holding an empty bag
By Margot Birke
Today we face the real possibility, as we grow older, of seeking long-term care in a nursing home for ourselves or for...
Medicaid: No time to be penny-wise, pound-foolish
By Linda T. Cammuso
We all love to save money, but when it comes to applying for MassHealth (Medicaid) benefits in a nursing home, the...
Understanding a Medicare glitch can save money
By Linda T. Cammuso
When you are admitted to a hospital, you might naturally think that you are an inpatient. But, the hospital may have...
Failing yourself and loved ones if dementia strikes
By Linda T. Cammuso
Failing to do an estate plan touches lives in ways that we often fail to imagine. So many people drag their...
Helping your adult children with their finances
By Linda T. Cammuso
The United States economy is slowly recovering in the wake of the most significant financial crisis since the Great Depression. Still,...
Did you fund your estate plan?
By Linda T. Cammuso
REGION - Trusts are used every day in estate planning for a variety of reasons that include probate avoidance, gift tax...
Demystifying probate part II: avoiding court
By Linda T. Cammuso
Last month, I discussed the probate process and people’s efforts to avoid probate, which often results in needless exposure of their...
New state homestead law gives expanded protection
By Linda T. Cammuso
Until now, Massachusetts homeowners had to choose between homestead protection — which safeguards the equity in one’s home from attachment by...
New LTC Insurance law protects consumers
By Linda T. Cammuso
For seniors who own or are considering long-term care insurance, the recent signing of Massachusetts Senate Bill 2359, “An Act Establishing...
Another important chapter in state’s probate code
By Linda T. Cammuso
The new Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) was signed into law several years ago and several important and significant changes took...
