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Senior Solutions LLC
Attorneys at Law
Call: 617-489-5900
30 Church Street, Ste 210
Belmont, MA 02478
We are Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys in Boston, Massachusetts, providing Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Planning for Solo Seniors, Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Probate of Estates. We are caring attorneys ready to help you, whether you are planning in advance or facing a crisis. Our Blog provides information that may be helpful to our clients.
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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?
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Apr 19, 20242 min read
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A Tribute to the Silent Heroes: The Caregivers
As Elder Law Attorneys in Massachusetts, we encounter many unsung heroes, caregivers who provide unwavering support to their loved ones....
Kathy L. McNair
Apr 11, 20242 min read
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Choosing Your Fiduciaries Part 6: Staying in Touch with Your Fiduciary
In this final part of our blog series, "Choosing Your Fiduciaries," we'll discuss the importance of updating your fiduciary by having an...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Mar 26, 20242 min read
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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...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Mar 26, 20243 min read
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Now What? When You Never Expected To Be Alone?
Life has a way of throwing curveballs. Perhaps you are married, but your spouse has dementia or a serious illness. You are still...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Mar 19, 20244 min read
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Choosing Your Fiduciaries Part 5: Should Distance Be a Dealbreaker?
One of the most important decisions seniors face when planning for the future is choosing a fiduciary. This person will have the...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Mar 12, 20242 min read
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Choosing Your Fiduciary Part 3: Why Your Power of Attorney is Important
Choosing a fiduciary to act as your Power of Attorney is a critical decision. Â A Power of Attorney document allows you to designate...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Feb 13, 20243 min read
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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...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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Choosing Your Fiduciaries Part 2: Why Your Health Care Proxy is Critical
In the second part of our series on Fiduciaries, we will explore the important role of the health care decision maker. This person may...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jan 30, 20244 min read
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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...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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Choosing Your Fiduciaries Part 4: Why the Manager of Your Estate is Important
One of the critical fiduciary decisions that you will make is to decide who to appoint as the personal representative (also called...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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Choosing Your Fiduciary 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.
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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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...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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Massachusetts Increase Estate Tax Threshold 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...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Dec 1, 20231 min read
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Protect Your Vacation Home from Medicaid
If you need long term care, will you need to sell your vacation home to pay for it? In Massachusetts, in most cases Medicaid (also...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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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.
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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Recent MassHealth Memo affects calculation of Life Estate Deed Value
As an elder law attorney, I often recommend the use of Life Estate Deeds to help protect the home from the high cost of nursing home care....
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
May 1, 20233 min read
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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...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Apr 10, 20234 min read
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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...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Feb 1, 20233 min read
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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...
Kathy L. McNair, Esq.
Jan 20, 20232 min read
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