When Does Someone Need Financial Guardianship?
When individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money.
DetailsOn Medicare? What You’ll Pay for Now That the PHE Has Ended
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency offically ended in May 2023. Certain policies that were implemented in early 2020 during the PHE will now expire.
DetailsAn Epidemic: Substance Abuse a Growing Problem Among Seniors
More and more seniors are facing a substance use disorder problem that in large part has remained silent.
DetailsThe Consequences of Not Paying Your Property Taxes
Many seniors wish to leave their home to their heirs. However, they may often lose track of their finances and fail to pay certain obligations, such as their property taxes.
DetailsSome States Testing Out Medicaid Coverage for Healthy Food
Under a federal pilot program, a number of states are using Medicaid funds to cover healthy food costs for Medicaid recipients.
DetailsDo You Need a Trust?: Estate Planning Q&A
Trusts are legal arrangements used in estate planning, alongside wills and advance directives.
DetailsWhy You Should Designate Beneficiaries
A crucial, yet often overlooked, component of estate planning is reviewing assets, such as 401(k)s, pensions, and savings accounts, and ensuring you have listed a beneficiary for each of these.
DetailsWill Robotics and AI Be the Future of Elder Care?
Innovations in robotics and artificial intelligence may have the potential to provide support on this front, allowing seniors to continue living at home as they age.
DetailsIs “Aging in Place” Right for Me?
For those who wish to maintain their independence and continue living at home as they grow older, taking certain steps to protect their physical, mental, and financial welfare is essential.
DetailsAmy Stratton & Kristen Prull Moonan Honored by RI Monthly Excellence in Law
Congratulations to MSW partners Amy Stratton and Kristen Prull Moonan (pictured here left to right) who were again honored with the Professional Excellence in Law award by Rhode Island Monthly. They were recognized in the area of Wills, Estates & Trusts for the fifth year in a row. Honorees were nominated and chosen by their…
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