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,...
Bad idea to keep estate plan a big secret
People tend to focus on the safekeeping of their estate plan. They try to think of the most secure place to store their documents — places such as a bank safe deposit box, a home safe or strong box or some other protected location.
Estate Planning: The right professional can make it easy
By Linda T. Cammuso
One of the primary reasons people procrastinate establishing a will or other estate plan documents is apprehension about the process. Whether...
How essential are prenuptial agreements for seniors?
By Linda T. Cammuso
When my clients plan to marry, I advise them that a prenuptial agreement should be considered before they take that life-changing...
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...
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...
What is the five year Medicaid look back rule?
By Cathleen Summers
When you apply for Medicaid (known as MassHealth in Massachusetts) to pay for nursing home costs for a parent or spouse, the...