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What does the MUPC mean for you?
Massachusetts finally has an entirely new set of probate laws after twenty years of debate. The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) was signed into law on January 15, 2009, and is intended to bring significant changes to the probate process and important reforms to probate procedure. The MUPC was supposed
1 Simple Act that Will Improve Your Life
Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays; not only is it a day off from work to feast but we are surrounded by family. The house is cozy with delicious smells, conversations, and laughter– and everyone is simply enjoying where they are and who they are with. Thanksgiving is the
When Long-Term Care Becomes End-of-Life Care
Because we work in both Estate Planning and Elder Law, we often encourage our clients to contemplate possibilities about the end of their life. These conversations are not always enjoyable, but are an essential part of the planning process, and can help create a clear path for your loved ones to
Inpatient or Outpatient? An Important Distinction for Medicare Recipients
Q: Is a Hospital Stay really a Hospital Stay? A: Not necessarily, if you are a Medicare recipient. If you are on Medicare and have to stay in a hospital overnight or longer, you might want to be aware of what status the hospital has on your record. Why? Because
Estate Planning for the Seasons
Labor Day has already passed, and whether we like it or not, we are reminded of Fall. Sweaters, Pumpkin flavored goodies, leaves changing, and of course, winter. In Fall, the world around us is changing– it starts to harden, to yawn with brilliant crimsons and golds, and then turns over
Long-Term Care in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has a lengthy history of supporting the long-term care needs of elders and people with disabilities across the lifespan. The Patrick Administration’s long-term care policy is community first, an approach that emphasizes maximizing independence in home and community settings while assuring access to needed institutional care. This fact sheet