Senior Solutions, Attorneys at Law

If you live far away from your aging parents, you might be thinking about moving them closer to you. Here are 4 considerations before making this decision:

4 Tips When Considering Moving an Out-of-Town Aging Parent Closer to You As an elder law attorney in Massachusetts, I often meet families who are thinking about moving an aging parent to live closer to them, often from a different state. In some cases, this move can be great for everyone. It is a big step filled with many important decisions. Here are four key tips to th...

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What Happens if You Leave Assets to Your Child in Your Will and They Die Before You? What happens if one of your children dies before you and you have included them in your will. Do you need to change your will?

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What Happens if You Leave Assets to Your Child in Your Will and They Die Before You? What happens if one of your children dies before you and you have included them in your will. Do you need to change your will?

Protect your home from the high cost of nursing home care. Planning ahead gives you the best options.

Protect Your Home from Nursing Home Costs Elder Law Attorney Kathy McNair discusses how to protect your home from the high cost of nursing home care. To find out more visit: https://www.seniorsoluti...

Taxachusetts...sorry, Massachusetts imposes an estate tax for those that die with more than $2 million. How can you avoid this tax?

Is Massachusetts Estate Tax Planning Right for You? A Comprehensive Guide As of January 1, 2023, Massachusetts residents with an estate value exceeding $2 million (increased from $1 million) will be subject to estate taxes. This tax, due nine months after death, is a one-time payment based on the total value of your assets. There are ways to minimize or even avoid this ta...

PACE is an incredible program that helps seniors who would otherwise need nursing home care live at home or in assisted living facilities. To find out more about programs to help you remain at home and how to protect assets, please contact us.

The PACE Program Helping Seniors Age in Place Unlocking the Potential of Aging in the Community As an Elder Law attorney, I help seniors, by seeking solutions that empower them to age in place. One remarkable program achieving this mission is the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). I have witnessed first hand how this program....

Pooled Trusts allow seniors to protect assets before applying for Medicaid benefits. This has been a useful tool especially for Solo Seniors. In Massachusetts, the law is scheduled to change on March 1, 2024, taking away this planning opportunity. If you know a senior who is single and may need to apply for MassHealth in the near future, please pass along this article.

Single? Medicaid Planning Opportunity about to end on March 1st 2024! If you are single and concerned about paying for home care or nursing home care now or in the future, you may need to act now if you want to protect your assets, as there is a big change coming to the MassHealth regulations that will affect you. MassHealth (also called Medicaid) helps pay for home c...

Attorney Kathy McNair recently launched a new website, www.SoloAllies.com which provides information and a nationwide directory of professionals to help Solo Agers thrive. Here, she shares her inspiration behind the new venture.

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Why I started Solo Allies SoloAllies.com is a website that empowers seniors who are planning on aging alone to thrive. Kathy McNair, an Elder Law Attorney and the founder of Solo All...

Who would be there to help you if there was an emergency? Choosing fiduciaries is one of the most important decisions you will make. We are starting a six part blog series to help you make this decision.

Choosing Your Fiduciariary Part 1: Why Your Fiduciary Choice is So Important One of the most important steps when planning for your future is choosing your fiduciaries. Learn more in Part 1 of this 6 Part series.

We are excited to announce that Attorney Kathy McNair recently launched a a new website, www.SoloAllies.com which provides information and a nationwide directorry of professionals to help Solo Agers thrive.

"As an elder law attorney, I have worked with many seniors who did not have family to rely upon as they age. Unfortunately, I have been involved in extremely sad cases involving seniors who lost their autonomy and dignity in Guardianship and Conservatorship cases. I know there is a better way for seniors aging alone to prepare for the future. Finding the right people to help can be tricky. This motivated me to create Solo Allies, to make it easier to find trustworthy professionals who support seniors aging alone. If you work with seniors or know any seniors who are aging alone, please share a link to www.SoloAllies.com. I am hoping it will be a valuable resource for seniors aging alone."

Connecting Solo Agers (Solo Seniors) with Professionals and Resources to the help them thrive. We provide seniors who aging alone, Solo Seniors, with information, resources and a nationwide directory to help them thrive.

Happy New Year! Check out our January 2024 Newsletter!

Senior Solutions Attorneys at Law Hello, We wish you a happy and healthy New Year! January is a good time to review your goals and make sure that your estate plan is updated and still reflects your wishes. Are your fiduciaries still the best choice? Do you want to change your beneficiaries? Should you think about protecting your ass...

If you live alone, what would happen to your pet if you were rushed to the hospital? Do you have a plan in place to protect your pet?

Planning for Your Pet's Future: Estate Planning for Pet Owners Have you considered what will happen to your beloved pet if you're suddenly unable to care for them due to an emergency or hospitalization? It's a scenario that pet owners often overlook, but it's an essential part of planning for the future. This is especially important for seniors who are aging al...

Massachusetts Estate Tax Increased to $2 Million

Massachusetts Estate Tax Threshold Increases to $2 Million On October 4, 2023, Governor Maura Healey signed a tax bill into law that increased the Massachusetts Estate Tax threshold from $1 million to $2 million. Although, it would have been nice if the amount was higher, this is good news for many of our clients. This change impacts any deaths beginning Ja...

Moving in with an adult child can be a great way to meet your needs, plan for the future, and protect assets from the high cost of nursing home care. Here are a few things to think about, before making a move...

Three Tips Before Moving in with an Adult Child Before moving into your adult child's home you should the impact of protecting assets from nursing home cost and Medicaid.

Moving in with an adult child can be a great way to plan for your future and protect your assets. Here are a few things to consider before deciding if this is right for you.

Three Tips Before Moving in with an Adult Child Before moving into your adult child's home you should the impact of protecting assets from nursing home cost and Medicaid.

Good news! The MassHealth regulation impacting Pooled Disability Trusts will not go into effect until March 1, 2024 instead of June 1, 2023. For more information this, please review this post from January https://www.seniorsolutionsinfo.com/post/single-medicaid-planning-opportunity-about-to-end-on-june-1st?fbclid=IwAR3IOApL8Qr2nngbVLz7jJFONlknQV3gpFvC6rJrkDN-23y-1G9vU53Xpkk

Single? Medicaid Planning Opportunity about to end on June 1st! If you are single and concerned about paying for home care or nursing home care now or in the future, you may need to act now if you want to protect your assets, as there is a big change coming to the MassHealth regulations that will affect you. MassHealth (also called Medicaid) helps pay for home c...

This article is very true. The reality is that as meaningful as your personal possessions may be to you, your family probably won't want these items when you die. https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/one-thing-your-children-want-before-die

The one thing your children want from you before you die Your loved ones care deeply about you. But they don't care as deeply about most of what you've accumulated over the course of your life. It's time to take a hard look at all your stuff.

Are you worried about the high cost of nursing home care? If so, take this quick quiz to figure out if Medicaid Planning may be able to help you.

Will Medicaid Planning Help Protect Your Assets? Nursing home care is expensive, often costing $15,000 per month or more, which adds up to $180,000 year +. Medicaid Planning helps people protect assets. It can also help people stay at home for as long as possible. Take this quiz to find out if Medicaid Planning may help you. Please note that this....

Worrying about an aging parent from hundreds of miles away is tough. Here are 7 tips to care for your aging parent when you live far away...

7 Tips for Caring For Aging Parents when you Live Far Away Many adult children wonder what their aging parents may need and how can they can help provide it for them. You may constantly worry about your parents or other older loved ones, especially if you live far away from them. You can, however, take some simple steps to ensure your parents are safe as th...

Happy Valentine's Day! My clients have taught me many lessons in my Elder Law practice over the past twenty four years, but one of the most important is about love. I have worked with couples who have been together for over 50 years. I often meet them when one of them has to go to a nursing home or assisted living. For them, it is not just about protecting assets, or estate planning, it is about being there for a sick spouse. I have seen their heart break, while they love and support each other. It can be a very difficult time, but I also see the great love and strength they have and the beautiful families they have created who are there to support them. These clients have been examples of true love. It has been a privilege to work with you.

A new SJC case impacts annuities purchased by spouses to protect assets from MassHealth. Here are 5 things you need to know about how this could impact you.

New SJC Case Impacts Spousal Annuities for MassHealth On January 27th, 2023, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts decided a case, EOHHS v. Mondor, that impacts annuities purchased by spouses to protect assets from MassHealth (also known as Medicaid) benefits. This case answers the question of whether MassHealth can take the money remaining in an...

Are you single and concerned about the high cost of long term care? The MassHealth regulations are changing, for the worse, in June 2023 and you will have limited options to protect your assets. If you are thinking about protecting your assets, contact us so that we can implement a plan before this change takes effect.

Single? Medicaid Planning Opportunity about to end on June 1st! If you are single and concerned about paying for home care or nursing home care now or in the future, you may need to act now if you want to protect your assets, as there is a big change coming to the MassHealth regulations that will affect you. MassHealth (also called Medicaid) helps pay for home c...

Before making a gift, you should know how this impacts your tax obligations and ability to qualify for Medicaid benefits. This video provides some helpful information if you are thinking about making a gift.
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When your spouse needs nursing home care, figuring out how to pay for it should be the least of your worries. We can help protect assets so you don't lose your life savings. To find out more check out our latest youtube video.
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10 Tips to Protect Assets When Your Spouse Needs Nursing Home Care 10 Tips for Protecting Assets When Your Spouse Needs Nursing Home CareKathy McNair, A Massachusetts Elder Law Attorney explains important considerations for ...

How do you know when your parents need home care?

How to Know If Your Aging Parents Need Home Care As our parents get older, we must make tough decisions regarding their health care. It can be hard to know when to bring in professional support. Consider the following as you decide whether your aging parents need home care. What Is Home Care? Home care is professional, supportive care offered to s...

Do you have a Health Care Proxy? Why all adults over 18 should have one? If you are helping your teen pack for college, this is something to add to your "to do" list before they go.

Why every one over 18 should have a a Health Care Proxy? A Health Care Proxy allows you to designate someone to make medical decisions for you in the event that you can no longer make decisions for yourself. Executing a Health Care Proxy allows you to decide who will make these critical decisions. Without a Health Care Proxy, your loved one's may have to....

Many seniors today don't have family or friends they can rely upon to help them as they age. Planning is critical to ensure their wishes will be protected. Our office has an Aging Allies program to help solo seniors plan for their future with confidence.

Solo Agers: Planning is critical to protect your future. Many seniors today are aging without the support of family to rely on. For these seniors, it is critical that they plan now in order to preserve their dignity as they age. Without planning, solo seniors may find themselves involved in a Guardianship or Conservatorship. When a person can no longer ha...

Happy National Pet Day! You can even include your beloved pet in your estate plan.

"National Love Your Pet Day": Including your pet in your estate plan. When you love your pet, you want to make sure that he or she will be provided for if anything happens to you. This is especially important if you are single or widowed. Unfortunately, the odds of adoption, especially for an older pet are less than 50%. If you are concerned about your pet's future, t...