The Law Offices of Brian E. Barreira

The Law Offices of Brian E. Barreira Since 1996, The Law Offices of Brian E. Lawyer & Law Firm

Barreira have been assisting families and individuals throughout the South Shore, Cape Cod and Greater Boston areas of Massachusetts in the areas of estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, elder law and MassHealth.

Why should I consider establishing a Life Estate? Do Life Estate offer any disadvantages?Join us to learn about the bene...
02/22/2022

Why should I consider establishing a Life Estate? Do Life Estate offer any disadvantages?

Join us to learn about the benefits and disadvantages that life estates offer. We will be joined by our guest speaker Attorney Eric Correira from Correira Law of Swansea, MA.

In this webinar we will be covering:
– What is a life estate?
– What protections do life estates offer me?

The opinions expressed in this webinar are the opinions of Attorney Brian Barreira and Attorney Eric Correira on the law as written as of the date of the webinar recording, February 17, 2022. The information presented in the webinar is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for individualized legal advice.

Why should I consider establishing a Life Estate? Do Life Estate offer any disadvantages?Join us to learn about the benefits and disadvantages that life esta...

Gifts made by you or to you can not only have tax consequences, but can also affect eligibility for governmental benefit...
02/22/2022

Gifts made by you or to you can not only have tax consequences, but can also affect eligibility for governmental benefit programs.

Join us to learn about the consequences involved when making or receiving gifts. We will cover the estate tax and gift tax aspects of monetary gifts, a home, and $1 million in appreciated stock. We will also cover the MassHealth, SSI and V.A. Aid and Attendance rules regarding these gifts. We will be joined by our guest speaker Attorney Mark Worthington from Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, PC, of Framingham, MA.

In this webinar we will be covering:
- What consequences can a gift have on your governmental benefits?
- What consequences can a gift have on the taxes that you pay?

The opinions expressed in this webinar are the opinions of Attorney Brian Barreira and Attorney Mark Worthington on the law as written as of the date of the webinar recording, January 20, 2022. The information presented in the webinar is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for individualized legal advice.

Gifts made by you or to you can not only have tax consequences, but can also affect eligibility for governmental benefit programs.Join us to learn about the ...

The MassHealth application is an intimidating document that takes into consideration many aspects of the applicants situ...
02/22/2022

The MassHealth application is an intimidating document that takes into consideration many aspects of the applicants situation. It can be a daunting task to fill out and submit the application without a thorough understanding of what MassHealth is looking for from the applicant.

Join us for some insight into how the MassHealth application should be approached for an unmarried individual. We will be joined by our guest speaker, Attorney Elaine Breslow, and we will walk through the MassHealth application to highlight the important parts,

Some of the issues that will be discussed in this webinar include:
-What is the five-year financial look-back period?
-How do I get financial documents from my financial institutions for the MassHealth look-back period?

The opinions expressed in this webinar are the opinions of Attorney Brian Barreira and Attorney Elaine Breslow on the law as written as of the date of the webinar recording, December 16, 2021. The information presented in the webinar is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for individualized legal advice.

The MassHealth application is an intimidating document that takes into consideration many aspects of the applicants situation. It can be a daunting task to f...

There are dozens of different kinds of trusts that can be made to protect and preserve your assets for future generation...
02/22/2022

There are dozens of different kinds of trusts that can be made to protect and preserve your assets for future generations, but with so many types of trusts it can be difficult to figure out which kind is the best fit for you.

Join us to learn about common types of trusts and the benefits and disadvantages they offer. We will be joined by our guest speaker Attorney Hyman Darling from Bacon & Wilson PC of Springfield.

In this webinar we will be covering:
- What are some of the benefits that common trusts offer?
- What are some of the disadvantages that common trusts can offer?

The opinions expressed in this webinar are the opinions of Attorney Brian Barreira and Attorney Hyman Darling on the law as written as of the date of the webinar recording, November 18, 2021. The information presented in the webinar is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for individualized legal advice.

There are dozens of different kinds of trusts that can be made to protect and preserve your assets for future generations, but with so many types of trusts i...

MassHealth lawyers have made arguments in the past that if you place your home in an irrevocable trust but still reside ...
02/22/2022

MassHealth lawyers have made arguments in the past that if you place your home in an irrevocable trust but still reside in your home then the asset is countable when it comes to MassHealth qualification. They have also concocted ways that trusts could be abused so that the elderly person can "have their cake and eat it too." The Supreme Judicial Court decisions in the Daley and Fournier cases squashed most of the MassHealth lawyers' arguments.

Join us for a discussion about how the treatment of irrevocable trusts in Massachusetts by MassHealth has changed following the Daley and Fournier SJC decisions. We will be joined by our guest speaker Attorney Nick Kaltsas from Elder & Disability Law Advocates in Worcester.

In this webinar we will be covering
- Can residing in your home after you deeded the home to an irrevocable trust cause your home to be treated as a countable asset in the MassHealth application process?
- If your home is in an irrevocable trust will you be able to qualify for MassHealth?
- What arguments are no longer available to MassHealth lawyers after these SJC decisions?

The opinions expressed in this webinar are the opinions of Attorney Brian Barreira and Attorney Nick Kaltsas on the law as written as of the date of the webinar recording, October 21, 2021. The information presented in the webinar is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for individualized legal advice.

MassHealth lawyers have made arguments in the past that if you place your home in an irrevocable trust but still reside in your home then the asset is counta...

Over the past few months you have probably heard of the movement. The public scrutiny of the court proceedings regardi...
02/22/2022

Over the past few months you have probably heard of the movement. The public scrutiny of the court proceedings regarding Britney's conservatorship has brought to light some of the questionable actions taken by Jamie Spears, Britney's father, as well as Britney's own attorney and the judge presiding over her case.

Join us for a discussion about what the Britney Spears conservatorship would look like under Massachusetts law. We are joined by our guest speaker Attorney Judith Flynn.

In this webinar we will be covering
- Could what happened to Britney Spears happen to you, and how can you minimize the chances of it happening
- How do you end a guardianship or conservatorship in Massachusetts?

The opinions expressed in this webinar are the opinions of Attorney Brian Barreira and Attorney Judy Flynn on the law as written as of the date of the webinar recording, September 16, 2021. The information presented in the webinar is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for individualized legal advice.

Over the past few months you have probably heard of the movement. The public scrutiny of the court proceedings regarding Britney's conservatorsh...

Is the fear of probate being used to sell you something such as a trust? Many people do not realize what probate is, and...
02/22/2022

Is the fear of probate being used to sell you something such as a trust? Many people do not realize what probate is, and this webinar is meant to describe when it applies and when it doesn't. Weighing your estate plan options can be difficult; join us to learn more about the probate process.
Some of the topics that will be covered in the webinar include:
- What Are the Two Reasons Married Couples Might Not Want to Avoid Probate?
- Can Probate Be Avoided Without Being Sold a Trust?

The opinions expressed in this webinar are the opinions of Attorney Brian Barreira on the law as written as of the date of the webinar recording, August 19, 2021. The information presented in the webinar is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for individualized legal advice.

Is the fear of probate being used to sell you something such as a trust? Many people do not realize what probate is, and this webinar is meant to describe wh...

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