Elder Law, MassHealth Application and Appeals

The Treatment of Irrevocable Trusts in Massachusetts by MassHealth After the Daley and Fournier Decisions

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 … Continue reading The Treatment of Irrevocable Trusts in Massachusetts by MassHealth After the Daley and Fournier Decisions

Unknown's avatarBrian E. Barreira
Elder Law, Guardianship and Conservatorship

What Would The Britney Spears Conservatorship Look Like Under Massachusetts Law?

Over the past few months you have probably heard of the #FreeBritney 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 … Continue reading What Would The Britney Spears Conservatorship Look Like Under Massachusetts Law?

Unknown's avatarBrian E. Barreira
Trusts and Estates, Wills and Probate

What is Probate, and Should You Try To Avoid It?

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 … Continue reading What is Probate, and Should You Try To Avoid It?

Unknown's avatarBrian E. Barreira