Qualifying for Medicaid under MassHealth | 3 Main Reasons for a Medicaid Denial.
Questions about Medicaid and MassHealth are usually related to concerns about the ownership and transfer of assets for elderly individuals seeking admission to a long term care facility. Our clients are often uncertain on what types of transfers are ok versus which ones are not. Similarly, they do not know what medical condition an applicant […]
What’s the Difference? | MassHealth, Medicaid and Medicare
One of the most confusing issues, and fundamental questions, that people in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have regarding medical care concerns the differences among Medicaid, Medicare and MassHealth. Most of this confusion stems from the name similarities Medicaid and Medicare, both of which are the federal programs available in each state. To add to this […]
How to Name a Personal Representative of a Will – 3 Tips to Unburden the Family
Recently, a personal representative client of ours reached yet another exasperating obstacle in an already long and drawn out process. To begin with, the estate was comprised of several small life insurance accounts, each of which required a great deal of time, effort and paperwork to surrender. Fortunately, because of the estate’s relatively low total […]
The New Uniform Probate Code | A Cape Cod Probate Attorney Assessment Pt 2
As we noted in our Part 1 assessment of the new Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (a.k.a. “MAUPC”), the legislation has been delayed yet again by the Massachusetts Legislature, this time until April 1 of 2012. Still, there has been no shortage of talk relating to the expected effects of these laws among Massachusetts probate attorneys […]
How to Register an LLC | Massachusetts Business Registration
When an individual proprietor or partnership begins to think seriously about preserving the protection and longevity of a business, registering the business as a limited liability entity is one of the first steps. Many considerations about the nature of the business come into play during this process, and a number of government entities must be […]
The New Uniform Probate Code | A Cape Cod Probate Attorney Assessment Pt. 1
The new set of laws, scheduled for adoption by Massachusetts starting April 1, 2012 (pushed back from Jan 2), are known as the Uniform Probate Code (or “MAUPC” or “UPC”). They are designed to clarify the law and to incorporate the more useful advancements in probate law made over the years throughout the United States. […]
10 Employee Handbook Tips Pt. 2 | Human Resources and Massachusetts Business Law
Companies that hire or plan to hire employees need to consider the mechanics of the workplace in a comprehensive manner. This exercise not only lays out expectations for the workers at a company, but like estate planning, it forces the employer to organize his or her own expectations in an organized handbook format. Below are […]
When There is No Will | What Happens in Massachusetts?
As much as everyone seems to understand the importance of having a last will and testament, few actually understand what happens when we die without one. Perhaps the best way to describe what follows is that the State of Massachusetts has drafted a will for you, and it is called the laws of intestate succession. […]
10 Employee Handbook Tips Pt. 1 | Human Resources and Massachusetts Business Law
Among all of the steps a business owner will make, hiring employees can be one of the biggest, especially for those doing business in Massachusetts. As a small law firm that helps families and business owners alike in wealth succession and asset management, we know this from practical experience. For the sole proprietor especially, hiring […]
Coverage from Medicaid | Nursing Home Costs in Massachusetts
Due to a combination of factors, the cost of nursing home care in Massachusetts is increasing rapidly. Like the greater U.S. healthcare market, the proliferation and growth of new medical technologies and prescription drugs is one of the major contributing factors. Others include increased demand for medical services from the aging baby boomer generation, a […]