Question: I’m on Medicaid. I purchased cryptocurrency that could result in a sizable capital gain when I sell. Can I get a first-party special needs trust set up and transfer the proceeds [...]

Question: Two recent stories in the news – Jay Leno initiating custodianship for his wife, Mavis who has dementia, and Gene Hackman and his wife dying almost at the same time – when it comes to a [...]

Question: Regarding capital gains taxes in Massachusetts: Say I bought my house many years ago for $500,000 and put in $250,000 of improvements. My base is $750,000. My wife and I sell the house [...]

Question: I would like to know is there any benefit to probate litigation? I believe that the executor of my mother’s estate failed to act in the best interest of the beneficiaries in a [...]

Question: Is an independent administrator entitled to a 5% commission fee on the sale of a home when there was a real estate commission fee of 6% paid during the administration of the estate. [...]

Question: What are the legal documents essential for any older adult that covers long-term care and end-of-life wishes? Response: Everyone should have a will, durable power of attorney, health [...]

Question: What is the benefit of ensuring you work with an elder law attorney versus a traditional estate lawyer (cost savings, understanding benefits of Medicare/Medicaid, look back periods, [...]

Question: What is the tax liability be on the sale of a house that was inherited through a life estate? Synopsis: life estate deed signed on 2021; life tenant passed away in 2023; prepared house [...]

Question: My former spouse (I am his power of attorney and health care proxy) currently resides at a rest home and is in need of a higher level care, preferably an affordable memory care unit. I [...]

Question: My parents created a life estate in Rhode Island. My dad passed away in 2022. The estate attorney noted the value of the home at $852K. Based on the life estate his estate reflected his [...]