Steps to take to plan for long-term care needs
By Cathleen Summers
Statistics can be sobering, particularly when we are talking about long term care. According to a January, 2005 AARP article entitled A...
DOMA Decision: What it means for estate planning
By Linda T. Cammuso
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts legalized same-sex marriage in 2004. While the intent was to put same-sex couples on equal footing with...
Avoiding mismanagement of inheritances by your grandchildren
By Linda T. Cammuso
With the economic challenges families face today, grandparents are increasingly looking to leave an inheritance for their grandchildren — whether to...
Durable Powers of Attorney: Not so durable after all?
By Linda T. Cammuso
A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA), sometimes called just a “Power of Attorney,” is a legal document that allows you to...
Who will care for my pet: A reality check
By Linda T. Cammuso
We love our pets, we pamper them and we treat them like family — often to the chagrin of those who...
Raising your grandchildren? Estate planning a must
By Linda T. Cammuso
Today, more grandchildren are living with grandparents than ever before. According to data collected over the past 40 years, the number...
Who was supposed to be watching grandma?
By Cathleen Summers
For family caregivers the added stress of the holidays with decorating, shopping, parties and keeping up with all the family traditions is...
The basics of Medicaid: What you can and cannot keep
By Margot Birke
In order to understand Medicaid qualifications, you first need to know how Medicaid treats your assets. Basically, Medicaid breaks your assets down...
Estate planning for non-traditional families
By Linda T. Cammuso
The definition of the “typical family” has changed dramatically over the years. Non-traditional family scenarios are increasingly coming into existence, often...
Estate planning: The right attorney uses a personal approach
By Linda T. Cammuso
If you had a heart condition you would not see a general practitioner or go online to figure out your own...
