Senior Solutions, Attorneys at Law

10/15/2026

A healthcare proxy is essential - but when a parent can still speak and refuses care, that proxy may not give the authority families expect. Read our plain‑language guide to when guardianship or a court affirmation might be needed. Read the article: https://wix.to/4FmqgsM 🏛️🤝

When families start thinking about planning for an aging parent, one of the most common questions we hear is some version of: "My mother has a healthcare proxy, so we're covered, right?"Sometimes yes. But not always. And the gap between those two answers is where families find themselves in crisis,....

09/29/2026

09/22/2026

Our step-by-step guide explains why rising long-term care costs and recent MassHealth rule changes make advance planning in Massachusetts more urgent and how legal planning plus insurance can help preserve options. Read the full article → https://wix.to/fHSfSps 🏠📘💬

As an elder law attorney in Massachusetts, I help families protect assets from the high cost of nursing home and long-term care. Changes to MassHealth regulations are making it more difficult to qualify for this program and to protect assets. It is becoming more important than ever to plan in advanc...

09/15/2026

Think your will solves everything? It often doesn’t. I meet people who assume a will controls every asset. It doesn’t. Jointly owned property, retirement accounts, life insurance, payable/transfer-on-death accounts, and properly funded trusts can all pass outside your will. That means your wishes might not be carried out unless titling and beneficiary forms match your plan.

I want this to be simple. Review who’s named on your accounts. Check beneficiary forms. Make sure trust assets are retitled into the trust. Small steps now can avoid long, costly probate later and keep your plan working the way you intend.

If you’re in Greater Boston and want a clear review, we’re here to help. Call 617-489-5900 or read more: https://wix.to/hpa33XZ

Many people believe that once they have a will, their estate plan is complete. A will is important, but it does not avoid probate, and it doesn't control certain assets. In most cases, avoiding probate is a good thing. However, the first step is to understand what you own and how it is titled. Estat...

09/15/2026

Long-term care does not always mean a nursing home.

We help families see the options. You can get care at home, move to assisted living, or use programs like PACE so nursing homes are a last resort. Mike’s story shows how planning can bring someone back to their own apartment with the right supports.

Plan early. Make home modifications. Hire caregivers. Talk to an elder law attorney about Medicaid (MassHealth) and protecting assets. We’ve been serving Greater Boston since 2001 and are ready to help

Read the full post to learn what planning can do for you and your family: https://wix.to/ZaUdDdj or call us at 617-489-5900.

Long Term Care doesn't always mean Nursing home care. If you need care, you can live at home or assisted living.

09/09/2026

Why a healthcare proxy and guardianship are not interchangeable. 🏥🧑‍⚖️📝

A healthcare proxy works when someone cannot communicate. It lets your chosen agent make medical decisions. Guardianship is a court order. It can give broader authority, including when someone refuses care.

In Massachusetts, as long as someone can still express their wishes, even if they are unreasonable, the healthcare proxy's power is limited. That gap is where families often get stuck and scramble for authority.

We help families spot that gap early. Sometimes guardianship is the right step. Sometimes a health care proxy-affirmation filing is a faster, more targeted option. We explain the choices and help you move forward with confidence.

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Questions? Call our office at 617-489-5900 to schedule an initial consultation.

When families start thinking about planning for an aging parent, one of the most common questions we hear is some version of: "My mother has a healthcare proxy, so we're covered, right?"Sometimes yes. But not always. And the gap between those two answers is where families find themselves in crisis,....

09/07/2026

Aging without a safety net changes how you plan. Legal documents need people. But what if you don’t have obvious people to name? We walk through practical options to help you plan.

Read the full guide and get concrete next steps. Read now: https://wix.to/mex4Jzt

Most estate planning assumes a certain kind of life: a spouse, children nearby, a sibling who could step in, or a network of people who would show up if something happened.But not everyone has that. And for the growing number of people aging without close family support, those who are single, widowe...

09/02/2026

In the Boston area, nursing home care can cost $200,000 a year or more. It's no surprise many families consider adding a child's name to the house to protect it. But that decision is rarely as simple, or as safe, as it sounds.

Attorney Kathy McNair compares four different approaches- outright transfers, joint ownership, life estates, and irrevocable trusts and the real trade-offs each one carries, from loss of control to capital gains tax consequences.

Full post: https://www.seniorsolutionsinfo.com/post/should-you-add-your-child-s-name-to-your-house-for-nursing-home-protection

Is this on your mind? Take the next step:
- Call us to schedule an inital consultation at 617-489--5900
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Do you want to protect your home from the high cost of nursing home care? In Massachusetts, what is the best way to protect your home. Boston, Massachusetts, elder law attorney Kathy McNair, breaks down the options.