Many of my clients have said when they watch the daily briefings by the Coronavirus Task Force, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, gives them a sense of calmness in these difficult times. Even with a recent COVID-19 report showing a rise in the death rate …
Estate Planning and Probate
Planning to avoid a family crisis situation
As seniors age, many times they will be confronted with some type of crisis situation. In order to avoid a crisis, it is best to be proactive, which means to plan as if there could be a crisis in the future. Unfortunately, many seniors do not plan until they are faced with a crisis situation, such as having to go into a nursing home for …
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Moving forward in spite of COVID-19
Several years ago, when former Bristol state Sen. Steve Casey commented about the difficulty associated with his heart transplant, I was struck by his candor and courage when he said, “When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.” That type of Casey courage is what we need in today’s coronavirus crisis. While I understand the reason for many …
How to approach your parents about their estate plan
We often hear from children who are concerned that their parents may not have an estate plan in place. The children are worried that if something happens to one or both parents, the children will not be equipped to assist their parents, and many times the children have no idea where the parents stand financially. Understandably, these subjects …
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Common errors in planning for long-term care
Our law firm assists seniors, disabled persons and their family members in applying for Medicaid assistance. We frequently observe the following planning errors that people make when applying for Medicaid. Medicaid myths: Relying on information from family members, friends or non-elder law professionals. Medicaid is a state program funded in …
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