Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Common Elements Of An Estate Plan
An estate plan is more than just writing a will, and if done properly an estate plan can provide a comprehensive roadmap of your wishes in your twilight years and beyond. At Fisher Law, our knowledgeable and experienced Norwood estate planning lawyers can review the documents most commonly included in an estate plan and… Read More »
Who Qualifies For Medicaid?
There is much confusion about what services are provided or covered under Medicare versus Medicaid and how to qualify for Medicaid, which is called MassHealth in Massachusetts. While Medicare is an entitlement program, Medicaid is a welfare program that people can apply for with the help of a skilled attorney. Do you have questions… Read More »
Business Succession Planning Considerations
Nearly ninety percent of all businesses in the United States are family-owned or controlled, and if the owner of a business wishes for it to continue after their passing, a business succession plan is required. Business succession planning is helpful at any stage, as we never know when illness, injury, or death may prevent… Read More »
Picking The Right Special Needs Trust
Planning for the future is important, particularly if you have a loved one with physical or mental disabilities. One way to provide for their future after you are gone is through the establishment of a special needs trust. There are two main types of special needs trusts, each with their own benefits and drawbacks,… Read More »
Common Grounds To Challenge A Will
Creating a will and estate plan is one of the most beneficial things that a person can do for themselves and their loved ones. However, there are times when heirs and beneficiaries do not agree with the contents of a will or suspect that nefarious actions led to the outcome of the testator’s disposition… Read More »
How To Bypass Probate In Massachusetts
The probate process, which is the court proceeding that a person’s estate must go through after a person’s passing, can be lengthy, complex, and expensive. An experienced estate planning attorney can help structure an estate so that its assets can bypass the probate process as much as possible in Massachusetts. For the individuals and… Read More »
How To Write A Valid Will
A last will and testament is a foundational aspect of any estate plan. The purpose of a will is to identify heirs and dictate how you wish for your estate assets to be distributed amongst your heirs after your passing. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has specific rules for writing a valid will, and failure… Read More »
Can I Sue A Nursing Home For Negligence?
The following article will provide some helpful information regarding whether a person can sue a nursing home facility and/or its employees for negligence. What types of actions are considered negligence in a nursing home setting? You are able to sue a nursing home facility and its employees for negligence regarding their residents. For example,… Read More »
Special Needs Financial Planning Recommendations
The following article will provide some recommendations regarding the financial planning of families with special needs members. What is special needs planning? Special needs planning is the process of developing a future plan for a person with an intellectual or developmental disability. This is crucial because it ensures that the person with special needs… Read More »
Durable Power Of Attorney
The following article will provide some information regarding the purpose of a durable power of attorney. What is a “durable” power of attorney? A power of attorney is a type of legal document which transfers authority from one person (referred to as the “principal”) to another person who acts on the principal’s behalf (referred… Read More »