randolph ma elder law: Non-Tax Reasons for Trusts: Randolph MA Area Estate Planning Attorney
- 10/11/14 07:55 AM
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney. Website: vonweisslaw.com There are several non-tax reasons for utilizing trusts such as asset protection; avoiding probate; creditor protection; protection for the surviving spouse and children in the event the surviving spouse remarries; control and management of assets for spendthrifts, minors and those disabled; and avoiding ancillary probate for real estate owned in another state. Moreover, living trusts are private (not public) documents and notice of the trust assets and accountings need be given only to the interested parties.
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randolph ma elder law: Randolph area MA Elder Law: Why Some Nursing Homes Mislead Elders
- 02/02/14 08:36 AM
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney. Website: vonweisslaw.com Why is it that some nursing homes mislead elders about MassHealth (also known as Medicaid)? Recently, a nursing home told my client (let's call her Mrs. Elder) not to apply for MassHealth (also known as Medicaid) for her husband because if she did apply for MassHealth, the MassHealth agency would put a lien on her house. This is misleading. The MassHealth regulations specifically set forth that a MassHealth lien cannot be placed when there is a spouse living in the … (0 comments)
randolph ma elder law: Randolph MA area: Why Some Nursing Homes Mislead Elders re: MassHealth
- 01/22/14 09:57 AM
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney. Website: vonweisslaw.com Why is it that some nursing homes mislead elders about MassHealth (also known as Medicaid)? Recently, a nursing home told my client (let's call her Mrs. Elder) not to apply for MassHealth (also known as Medicaid) for her husband because if she did apply for MassHealth, the MassHealth agency would put a lien on her house. This is misleading. The MassHealth regulations specifically set forth that a MassHealth lien cannot be placed when there is a spouse living in the … (0 comments)
The author Brigitte von Weiss of VON WEISS LAW OFFICE is an Easton MA estate planning and elder law attorney. 
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