Monthly Archives: March 2026
You Cannot Rely On Medicare Or Nursing Home Care Coverage In Massachusetts
Medicare is an important public health program. It helps to ensure that senior citizens are able to access the care that they need. However, Medicare will generally not pay for nursing home care. The program only offers limited, short-term nursing home care coverage. Medicaid is the public program for nursing home costs. The difference… Read More »
Can I Leave Care Instructions For My Disabled Child As Part Of My Estate Plan In Massachusetts?
Do you have a disabled child or another close loved one with special needs? If so, you can (and often should) leave some form of care instructions for them as part of your estate plan. At Fisher Law LLC, we have extensive experience with special needs planning. Here, our Boston estate planning attorney explains… Read More »
Can We Skip Probate Entirely In Massachusetts?
Probate has the potential to be a long, complicated process in Massachusetts. You may be wondering: Is it possible to skip probate? The short answer is “it depends.” Some estates may not have to go through the full probate process. Further, there are many specific assets that can skip probate with the proper planning…. Read More »
Four Reasons Why Young Adults In Massachusetts Should Have A Will
As a young person, there is a reasonably good chance that you do not have a will. The data shows that only around 1 in 5 adults under the age of 35 have a will in place (Gallup). That is a mistake. All adults should have a will. At Fisher Law LLC, we believe… Read More »