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Monthly Archives: February 2023

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Power Of Attorney In Massachusetts: What You Can And Cannot Do

By Fisher Law LLC |

Power of attorney (POA) is an important estate planning document. As described by the Massachusetts Office of Attorney General, POA allows another person to act on your behalf in legal and financial matters. There could be a time when you cannot manage your own affairs—ensuring that a trusted loved one has power of attorney… Read More »

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Estate Planning Tips For Long-Term Cohabitating Couples In Massachusetts

By Fisher Law LLC |

A growing number of couples are spending their lives together without ever technically getting married. The Pew Research Center reports that more than half of Americans live with a long-term, unmarried partner at some point during their lives. Long-term, unmarried couples have some unique estate planning needs. It is crucial that you and your… Read More »

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An Overview Of Adult Guardianship Proceedings In Massachusetts

By Fisher Law LLC |

The need for a guardianship proceeding  may be necessary when a person many not be able to manage their own affairs due to either mental or physical inabilities or limitations.   It could be because of an illness, such as dementia, a disability, or some other major medical problem. In Massachusetts, a trusted loved one… Read More »

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Long-Term Care Planning In Massachusetts: What Is A Medicaid Spend Down?

By Fisher Law LLC |

Long term care costs are almost unfathomably expensive—and they continue to rise. According to data from SeniorLiving, the average monthly cost of a private room in a nursing home in Massachusetts is now an astonishing $13,535.   While this is a state average, in our area, private pay rate for skilled care can exceed $16,000… Read More »

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