Category: Elder Law

Client Testimonials for Estate Planning Attorney Michael T. Lahti

The Importance of Incorporating Beneficiary Designations into an Estate Plan

How Can a “Village” Help You?

The Massachusetts Nominee (or “Realty” Trust) Perhaps a New Tool to Protect One’s House

Understanding the MassHealth Five-Year Look Back

When Worlds Collide – The Intersection of Traditional Estate Planning With the Protection of Assets From Nursing Home Costs

Protecting Your Assets

The Importance of a Healthcare Proxy in Times of Crisis

Worried About Losing Your Home to the Costs of Long-Term Care?

Simple Steps to Remaining in Your Home

Should Seniors Sell or Keep Their Home?

Mass Health Long-Term Care: Deficit Reduction Act Means Big Changes in Planning

Long-Term Care: Putting All the Hype in Perspective

Long-Term Care Insurance: An Essential Consideration in Retirement Planning

Is a Geriatric Care Manager the Right Decision?

Has Your Estate Plan Kept Up With Your Life?

Choosing a Nursing Home: Practical Advice for a Difficult and Important Decision

Three Common Misconceptions About Qualifying for MassHealth Long-Term Care Benefits

Financing Your Loved One’s Skilled Nursing Care – Medicare vs. Medicaid

Establishing and Maintaining Legal Domicile (Residence) in Florida

Why Do I Need a Power of Attorney?

Social Security and Rep Payees

Just for the Wealthy? Rethinking the Trust Fund