Question: We live in Massachusetts. In looking for ways to protect our home against MassHealth recovery laws, I have found two methods most talked about that will also allow for a step-up in cost [...]

Question: My dad who is 81 years old has been ill for the entire summer, I want to try to get him in a position to qualify for MassHealth in the future. He owns a condo that is in a life estate [...]

Question: What if an unknown Medicaid estate recovery claim pops up, and the surviving spouse is not an explicit heir, but rather beneficiary of a testamentary trust? How does delayed recovery [...]

Question: Would someone that has long-term care insurance in Massachusetts need an irrevocable trust? Response: This is an interesting question, in large part because Massachusetts has a unique [...]

Question: The attorney I retained has already cost me $2,500 ($1,000 retainer fee + additional charges) for emails, mostly, and a 1/2 hour conference call). I am 76, live alone, have 2 sons, own [...]