MA Elder Law Questions and Answers

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Elder's competency to execute new health proxy 1 1 week 15 hours ago
by CDToller
1 week 10 hours ago
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Elderly patient signing self out of rehab facility in Massachusetts 1 2 weeks 18 hours ago
by FRV62
2 weeks 17 hours ago
by The Editor
Undue influence of senior citizen 1 3 weeks 2 days ago
by Secretfriend
3 weeks 2 days ago
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Can I name IRA beneficiary other than spouse? 1 4 weeks 6 days ago
by BobNK
4 weeks 6 days ago
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Cana disabled adult child live in his mother's empty house while she is in nursing home? 0 6 weeks 18 hours ago
by darcy self
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Doctor talking to people other than healthcare agent 1 6 weeks 3 days ago
by Yvonne
6 weeks 3 days ago
by The Editor
Aid and Attendance (can I get it)? 1 8 weeks 16 hours ago
by RegB
8 weeks 14 hours ago
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Who can invoke a healthcare proxy in Massachusetts? 1 9 weeks 3 days ago
by Helper
9 weeks 3 days ago
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Who can be healthcare agent in Massachusetts? 1 10 weeks 6 days ago
by DebP
10 weeks 6 days ago
by The Editor
Illegitimate children under Massachusetts wills law 1 12 weeks 2 days ago
by Cluck
12 weeks 2 days ago
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Power of attorney valid after new Massachusetts probate code? 1 14 weeks 16 hours ago
by EdG
14 weeks 15 hours ago
by The Editor
My parents have no medical coverage 1 15 weeks 1 day ago
by Str8755
15 weeks 1 day ago
by admin
MassHealth Lookback Transfers 2 15 weeks 3 days ago
by Cheryl3700
15 weeks 2 days ago
by Cheryl3700
Guardianship for small business owner in Massachusetts 1 16 weeks 1 day ago
by Jersey2
16 weeks 1 day ago
by The Editor
Elder Financial Abuse 5 34 weeks 2 days ago
by maPI
16 weeks 3 days ago
by admin
Medicaid trust 1 17 weeks 4 days ago
by ketchbs
17 weeks 3 days ago
by The Editor
Nursing home visiting hours in Massachusetts? 1 17 weeks 5 days ago
by Bett63
17 weeks 5 days ago
by The Editor
Consent for treatment without healthcare proxy 1 19 weeks 1 day ago
by Kiren
19 weeks 1 day ago
by The Editor
Who can be appointed conservator in Massachusetts? 1 20 weeks 5 days ago
by SusanBC
20 weeks 5 days ago
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Guardian vs. healthcare proxy agent under Massachusetts law 1 22 weeks 1 day ago
by GraceNK
22 weeks 1 day ago
by The Editor
DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY SIGNS "NO TRESSPASS" ORDERS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY ADDRESS TO PREVENT VISITATION 1 23 weeks 1 day ago
by Anonymous
23 weeks 15 hours ago
by The Editor
Can guardian in MA admit person to nursing home? 1 23 weeks 6 days ago
by Tball5
23 weeks 6 days ago
by The Editor
limited conservatorship or guardianship in MA 2 1 year 11 weeks ago
by NThomas
24 weeks 1 day ago
by The Editor
Power of attorney or guardian controls under MA law? 1 24 weeks 6 days ago
by RyanT
24 weeks 6 days ago
by The Editor
Falling out between myself and my father in law 0 26 weeks 1 day ago
by Anonymous
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Court appointed lawyer in Guardianship case in MA? 1 26 weeks 3 days ago
by MAnurse44
26 weeks 3 days ago
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Social Security COLA for MA elders 0 27 weeks 5 days ago
by The Editor
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Duties of trustee in Massachusetts 1 29 weeks 17 hours ago
by GBenton
29 weeks 16 hours ago
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Power of Attorney and Assisted Living 3 30 weeks 3 days ago
by ajack
30 weeks 1 day ago
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Hire a lawyer to fill out MassHealth Application? 1 30 weeks 3 days ago
by KBrent
30 weeks 3 days ago
by The Editor
Post-nuptial agreements for senior couples in MA? 1 32 weeks 17 hours ago
by Gary
32 weeks 16 hours ago
by The Editor
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) 1 33 weeks 1 day ago
by Anonymous
33 weeks 1 day ago
by The Editor
Do not resuscutate order with home care in MA 1 34 weeks 2 days ago
by Gerrity
34 weeks 2 days ago
by The Editor
Property tax deferral in Massachusetts 1 35 weeks 5 days ago
by BTR51
35 weeks 5 days ago
by The Editor
Leave money to cat or dog in my will 1 37 weeks 1 day ago
by NanY
37 weeks 1 day ago
by The Editor
Medicare Open Enrollment Period 1 38 weeks 3 days ago
by WRB
38 weeks 3 days ago
by admin
Can healthcare agent be removed? 1 39 weeks 5 days ago
by KarenWH
39 weeks 5 days ago
by The Editor
Codicil or new will? 1 41 weeks 1 day ago
by HGB67
41 weeks 1 day ago
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Selling mom's house held in irrevocable trust to buy her a new one 1 42 weeks 2 days ago
by Anonymous
42 weeks 2 days ago
by The Editor
legal guardianship and antipsychotic medication 1 42 weeks 3 days ago
by Anonymous
42 weeks 3 days ago
by The Editor
Reinstating Health Care Proxy under MA law 1 42 weeks 5 days ago
by BarbP
42 weeks 5 days ago
by The Editor
Can I move my mother to assisted living without her permission? 1 44 weeks 16 hours ago
by HMann
44 weeks 15 hours ago
by The Editor
Massachusetts circuit breaker tax credit 1 45 weeks 17 hours ago
by HGB
45 weeks 16 hours ago
by The Editor
Power of attorney used as healthcare proxy in MA? 2 46 weeks 3 days ago
by Lon55
46 weeks 3 days ago
by allan@baronlawm...
Grandma in nursing home refusing food and medications 2 48 weeks 6 hours ago
by Anonymous
47 weeks 3 days ago
by allan@baronlawm...
Companion dog for elderly mother in MA 1 48 weeks 5 days ago
by Anonymous
48 weeks 5 days ago
by The Editor
Get retainer back after I Fire elder law attorney 1 50 weeks 17 hours ago
by MHart
49 weeks 6 days ago
by The Editor
401K and medicaid planning 1 51 weeks 5 days ago
by aperson
51 weeks 3 days ago
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Shredding checks and financial papers 1 1 year 4 days ago
by Anonymous
1 year 3 days ago
by The Editor
Cash Value on Elderly Mothers Life Insurance 0 1 year 2 weeks ago
by Britt23
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Transferring home within five year masshealth look-back period 1 1 year 2 weeks ago
by WentworthT
1 year 2 weeks ago
by The Editor
Liability of Conservator under MA law 1 1 year 3 weeks ago
by Jacks
1 year 3 weeks ago
by The Editor
Can husband sign for wife with dementia in MA? 1 1 year 5 weeks ago
by Timothy
1 year 5 weeks ago
by The Editor
I own a property with my husand and my parents, all are listed on the mortgage and deed. 2 1 year 21 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 6 weeks ago
by allan@baronlawm...
High Cost Elder Attorney Fee and Finding Options 2 1 year 7 weeks ago
by Mike9999
1 year 6 weeks ago
by allan@baronlawm...
Competence for new power of attorney 2 1 year 13 weeks ago
by GHartnett
1 year 6 weeks ago
by allan@baronlawm...
New homestead law in Massachusetts may impact elders 0 1 year 8 weeks ago
by The Editor
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Grandparents Rights to visit grandchildren in MA 1 1 year 10 weeks ago
by AndreaQ
1 year 9 weeks ago
by The Editor
Eviction of elderly or disabled in MA 1 1 year 10 weeks ago
by Louise
1 year 10 weeks ago
by The Editor
Who can be guardian under MA law 1 1 year 14 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 14 weeks ago
by The Editor
Give gift to my grandchildren without gift taxes? 1 1 year 15 weeks ago
by GailT
1 year 15 weeks ago
by The Editor
Federal estate tax 1 1 year 17 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 17 weeks ago
by Kevin Gaughen Sr.
Physical ability or capacity to sign power of attorney 1 1 year 19 weeks ago
by HGG59
1 year 19 weeks ago
by The Editor
Can I transfer life estate to another property? 1 1 year 21 weeks ago
by CaraR
1 year 21 weeks ago
by The Editor
Responsibilities of Conservator or Guardian in Massachusetts? 1 1 year 23 weeks ago
by Ball47
1 year 23 weeks ago
by The Editor
Required to sign health care proxy at hospital? 1 1 year 24 weeks ago
by BGW
1 year 24 weeks ago
by The Editor
Banking records for MassHealth application. 1 1 year 25 weeks ago
by WilliamsT
1 year 25 weeks ago
by The Editor
Delegation of trustee duties 1 1 year 27 weeks ago
by DanH
1 year 27 weeks ago
by Christine J. Benway
Post-nuptial agreements valid in MA? 2 1 year 28 weeks ago
by James44
1 year 28 weeks ago
by Kevin Gaughen Sr.
What services must assisted living facilities provide in Massachusetts? 1 1 year 30 weeks ago
by Dixon
1 year 30 weeks ago
by The Editor
Disqualifying gifts for disabled child in Medicaid planning 2 1 year 31 weeks ago
by GHorton
1 year 31 weeks ago
by admin
Declaration of homestead or umbrella insurance policy 1 1 year 33 weeks ago
by GBH
1 year 33 weeks ago
by The Editor
How to make sure I exclude person from my will or estate in MA 2 1 year 35 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 34 weeks ago
by allan@baronlawm...
Protecting joint account from MassHealth 1 1 year 34 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 34 weeks ago
by The Editor
Medical Proxy for Elder - Who can request information and/or referral? 1 1 year 37 weeks ago
by HLM
1 year 37 weeks ago
by The Editor
Witness as agent in health care proxy in MA 1 1 year 38 weeks ago
by Hartley6
1 year 38 weeks ago
by The Editor
Massachusetts power of attorney with mild dementia or confusion 2 1 year 39 weeks ago
by peterK
1 year 39 weeks ago
by Christine J. Benway
Can power of attorney sell house with life estate retained? 1 1 year 40 weeks ago
by Annie58
1 year 40 weeks ago
by The Editor
Health care proxy trumps durable power of attorney in MA? 1 1 year 42 weeks ago
by Snowe55
1 year 42 weeks ago
by The Editor
Father needs a guardian? 2 1 year 43 weeks ago
by TrishG
1 year 43 weeks ago
by Christine J. Benway
Power of attorney v guardian in MA 1 1 year 44 weeks ago
by HRThomas
1 year 44 weeks ago
by The Editor
Do not resuscitate order in MA? 1 1 year 46 weeks ago
by MrThomas
1 year 46 weeks ago
by The Editor
Changing living will or healthcare proxy when pregnant? 1 1 year 47 weeks ago
by notold
1 year 47 weeks ago
by The Editor
Liability for amounts beyond declaration of homestead protection. 1 1 year 49 weeks ago
by EWentworth
1 year 49 weeks ago
by The Editor
What is the MA law for healthcare proxies? 1 1 year 50 weeks ago
by Anonymous
1 year 50 weeks ago
by The Editor
Stop a guardianship in MA 1 1 year 51 weeks ago
by William63
1 year 51 weeks ago
by The Editor
Power of attorney vs. guardianship 1 2 years 3 days ago
by NGY65
2 years 2 days ago
by admin
Life estate after nursing home? 1 2 years 1 week ago
by Grimes66
2 years 1 week ago
by The Editor
Correcting mistake in deed in MA for life estate 1 2 years 2 weeks ago
by FRG75
2 years 2 weeks ago
by The Editor
Can I leave my car on street in Massachusetts? 1 2 years 4 weeks ago
by Caroline
2 years 4 weeks ago
by The Editor
Power of attorney from different state 1 2 years 4 weeks ago
by Anonymous
2 years 4 weeks ago
by The Editor
Undue influence of an elder in MA 1 2 years 6 weeks ago
by Ernesto59
2 years 6 weeks ago
by The Editor
Reverse mortgage and eligibility for MassHealth 2 2 years 7 weeks ago
by Parthon54
2 years 7 weeks ago
by Christine J. Benway
Renew my MA handicap placard 1 2 years 8 weeks ago
by Anonymous
2 years 8 weeks ago
by The Editor
How much does Trustee get paid in MA? 1 2 years 9 weeks ago
by Trio99
2 years 9 weeks ago
by The Editor
Keep social security payments in separate account? 1 2 years 10 weeks ago
by Anonymous
2 years 10 weeks ago
by The Editor
Medicaid Planning 1 2 years 13 weeks ago
by concerned daughter
2 years 12 weeks ago
by The Editor
Talking to elder about driving 1 2 years 13 weeks ago
by NoraP
2 years 13 weeks ago
by The Editor
Health care agent has authority over family members under MA law? 1 2 years 14 weeks ago
by Danforth
2 years 14 weeks ago
by The Editor
45 year old in need of long term care facility 1 2 years 15 weeks ago
by Guiseppejun
2 years 15 weeks ago
by The Editor

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