Category: Elder Law

Attorney Michael Lahti to Host Complimentary Webinar

Tax Breaks for Guardianship Fees

Congress Ends “Apply and Suspend” Strategy to Maximize SSA Benefits

Congress Passes Legislation That Will Enable Military Members to Name Special Needs Trusts as Beneficiaries of a Survivor Benefit Plan

Legal Issues at the Intersection of Estate Planning and 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

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

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

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