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 by The Editor |
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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 |
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Undue influence of senior citizen | 1 | 3 weeks 2 days ago by Secretfriend |
3 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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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 by The Editor |
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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 |
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Aid and Attendance (can I get it)? | 1 | 8 weeks 16 hours ago by RegB |
8 weeks 14 hours ago by The Editor |
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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 by The Editor |
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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 |
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Illegitimate children under Massachusetts wills law | 1 | 12 weeks 2 days ago by Cluck |
12 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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My parents have no medical coverage | 1 | 15 weeks 1 day ago by Str8755 |
15 weeks 1 day ago by admin |
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MassHealth Lookback Transfers | 2 | 15 weeks 3 days ago by Cheryl3700 |
15 weeks 2 days ago by Cheryl3700 |
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Guardianship for small business owner in Massachusetts | 1 | 16 weeks 1 day ago by Jersey2 |
16 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Elder Financial Abuse | 5 | 34 weeks 2 days ago by maPI |
16 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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Medicaid trust | 1 | 17 weeks 4 days ago by ketchbs |
17 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Nursing home visiting hours in Massachusetts? | 1 | 17 weeks 5 days ago by Bett63 |
17 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Consent for treatment without healthcare proxy | 1 | 19 weeks 1 day ago by Kiren |
19 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Who can be appointed conservator in Massachusetts? | 1 | 20 weeks 5 days ago by SusanBC |
20 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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limited conservatorship or guardianship in MA | 2 | 1 year 11 weeks ago by NThomas |
24 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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Falling out between myself and my father in law | 0 | 26 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
n/a |
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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 by The Editor |
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Social Security COLA for MA elders | 0 | 27 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
n/a |
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Duties of trustee in Massachusetts | 1 | 29 weeks 17 hours ago by GBenton |
29 weeks 16 hours ago by The Editor |
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Power of Attorney and Assisted Living | 3 | 30 weeks 3 days ago by ajack |
30 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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Post-nuptial agreements for senior couples in MA? | 1 | 32 weeks 17 hours ago by Gary |
32 weeks 16 hours ago by The Editor |
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Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) | 1 | 33 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
33 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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Property tax deferral in Massachusetts | 1 | 35 weeks 5 days ago by BTR51 |
35 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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Medicare Open Enrollment Period | 1 | 38 weeks 3 days ago by WRB |
38 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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Can healthcare agent be removed? | 1 | 39 weeks 5 days ago by KarenWH |
39 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Codicil or new will? | 1 | 41 weeks 1 day ago by HGB67 |
41 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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legal guardianship and antipsychotic medication | 1 | 42 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
42 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Reinstating Health Care Proxy under MA law | 1 | 42 weeks 5 days ago by BarbP |
42 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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Massachusetts circuit breaker tax credit | 1 | 45 weeks 17 hours ago by HGB |
45 weeks 16 hours ago by The Editor |
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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... |
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Grandma in nursing home refusing food and medications | 2 | 48 weeks 6 hours ago by Anonymous |
47 weeks 3 days ago by allan@baronlawm... |
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Companion dog for elderly mother in MA | 1 | 48 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
48 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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401K and medicaid planning | 1 | 51 weeks 5 days ago by aperson |
51 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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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 |
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Liability of Conservator under MA law | 1 | 1 year 3 weeks ago by Jacks |
1 year 3 weeks ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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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... |
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High Cost Elder Attorney Fee and Finding Options | 2 | 1 year 7 weeks ago by Mike9999 |
1 year 6 weeks ago by allan@baronlawm... |
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Competence for new power of attorney | 2 | 1 year 13 weeks ago by GHartnett |
1 year 6 weeks ago by allan@baronlawm... |
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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 |
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Eviction of elderly or disabled in MA | 1 | 1 year 10 weeks ago by Louise |
1 year 10 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Who can be guardian under MA law | 1 | 1 year 14 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 14 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Give gift to my grandchildren without gift taxes? | 1 | 1 year 15 weeks ago by GailT |
1 year 15 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Federal estate tax | 1 | 1 year 17 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 17 weeks ago by Kevin Gaughen Sr. |
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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 |
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Can I transfer life estate to another property? | 1 | 1 year 21 weeks ago by CaraR |
1 year 21 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Responsibilities of Conservator or Guardian in Massachusetts? | 1 | 1 year 23 weeks ago by Ball47 |
1 year 23 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Required to sign health care proxy at hospital? | 1 | 1 year 24 weeks ago by BGW |
1 year 24 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Banking records for MassHealth application. | 1 | 1 year 25 weeks ago by WilliamsT |
1 year 25 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Delegation of trustee duties | 1 | 1 year 27 weeks ago by DanH |
1 year 27 weeks ago by Christine J. Benway |
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Post-nuptial agreements valid in MA? | 2 | 1 year 28 weeks ago by James44 |
1 year 28 weeks ago by Kevin Gaughen Sr. |
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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 |
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Disqualifying gifts for disabled child in Medicaid planning | 2 | 1 year 31 weeks ago by GHorton |
1 year 31 weeks ago by admin |
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Declaration of homestead or umbrella insurance policy | 1 | 1 year 33 weeks ago by GBH |
1 year 33 weeks ago by The Editor |
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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... |
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Protecting joint account from MassHealth | 1 | 1 year 34 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 34 weeks ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Father needs a guardian? | 2 | 1 year 43 weeks ago by TrishG |
1 year 43 weeks ago by Christine J. Benway |
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Power of attorney v guardian in MA | 1 | 1 year 44 weeks ago by HRThomas |
1 year 44 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Do not resuscitate order in MA? | 1 | 1 year 46 weeks ago by MrThomas |
1 year 46 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Changing living will or healthcare proxy when pregnant? | 1 | 1 year 47 weeks ago by notold |
1 year 47 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Liability for amounts beyond declaration of homestead protection. | 1 | 1 year 49 weeks ago by EWentworth |
1 year 49 weeks ago by The Editor |
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What is the MA law for healthcare proxies? | 1 | 1 year 50 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 50 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Stop a guardianship in MA | 1 | 1 year 51 weeks ago by William63 |
1 year 51 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Power of attorney vs. guardianship | 1 | 2 years 3 days ago by NGY65 |
2 years 2 days ago by admin |
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Life estate after nursing home? | 1 | 2 years 1 week ago by Grimes66 |
2 years 1 week ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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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 |
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Power of attorney from different state | 1 | 2 years 4 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 4 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Undue influence of an elder in MA | 1 | 2 years 6 weeks ago by Ernesto59 |
2 years 6 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Reverse mortgage and eligibility for MassHealth | 2 | 2 years 7 weeks ago by Parthon54 |
2 years 7 weeks ago by Christine J. Benway |
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Renew my MA handicap placard | 1 | 2 years 8 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 8 weeks ago by The Editor |
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How much does Trustee get paid in MA? | 1 | 2 years 9 weeks ago by Trio99 |
2 years 9 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Keep social security payments in separate account? | 1 | 2 years 10 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 10 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Medicaid Planning | 1 | 2 years 13 weeks ago by concerned daughter |
2 years 12 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Talking to elder about driving | 1 | 2 years 13 weeks ago by NoraP |
2 years 13 weeks ago by The Editor |
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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 |
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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 |