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Ten Common Misconceptions about MassHealth (Medicaid)

WEBThis misconception arises because of confusion between the tax code and the MassHealth rules. Unfortunately, the federal tax regulations and the MassHealth …

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Will MassHealth Take My Home

WEBMassHealth calculates the amount of benefits paid on the recipient’s behalf. If there is a dispute with respect to the amount, an appeal can be filed in a timely manner …

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What is the difference between estate planning and long term care

WEBIt is important for everyone to establish, and periodically review and revise, their estate plan. This may include, but not be limited to, a Will, Durable General Power …

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Significant Change to MassHealth Regulations Regarding Pooled …

WEBPooled Trusts have long been considered a planning option for disabled adults and seniors in need of a skilled nursing level of care. Now a significant change in …

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Is it a Health Care Proxy, a Durable Power of Attorney, or a Living

WEBMy goal in writing this article is to unravel some of the confusion about these three documents. It is hard enough to figure out what these documents mean in …

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Planning for an Uncertain Future

WEBPlanning for an Uncertain Future: What You Should Know About Long Term Care Planning. Below is a brief discussion of the type of planning we typically recommend for clients, …

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Kathleen M. O'Connor

WEBKathleen (Kitty) M. O’Connor is a founding partner of Eckel, Hoag & O’Connor. Kitty received her Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Southern Connecticut State …

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Two’s A Crowd: The Problems With Using Multiple Fiduciaries

WEBOften, when I begin discussing who will serve as a Personal Representative, Power of Attorney, or Trustee with my clients, they want two or more of their children to …

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WORKBOOK A Patient’s Guide to Serious Illness Conversations

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Elder & Disability Law

WEBIt is the process of helping older clients and the disabled plan for the possibility of needing long term care in the future. Long term care planning includes estate planning, Medicaid …

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Planning for a Crisis

WEB“Planning” for a crisis is a bit of an oxymoron. If you have a plan, how can you have a crisis? But many people who care for someone who is elderly understand …

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Kathryn E. Kochenour

WEBKathryn E. Kochenour (“Katie”) received her B.S. in Business Administration, magna cum laude, from Babson College and her J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. While a …

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Be Aware of the Drawbacks of Hiring Private Caregivers

WEBThese private caregivers usually provide wonderful care at a bargain price. However, sometimes the bargain can have a downside. Below are just a few of the …

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Margaret A. Hoag

WEBPrior to joining Eckel, Morgan & O’Connor LLC (now Eckel, Hoag & O’Connor), she was associated with Mendel & Associates and The Law Office of William J. Brisk. Ms. Hoag …

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Long Distance Care Giving

WEBElder Law Attorney– consult an elder law attorney to ascertain that the clients have a Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and other documents necessary …

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