| Law Office of Attorney Russell P. Canevazzi 58 Sandwich Street Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360 (508) 746-3161 |
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What is Elder Law?
When estate planning is focused on the care of individuals who are
contemplating their declining years and are facing the prospect of long
term custodial care and long term illness, we are practicing Elder Law.
Frequently, advice and planning are requested as to avoid
impoverishment and to allow the protection of assets on behalf of
spouses and other family members.
What documentation is involved?
Elder Law planning may call for revision of earlier estate work and for
the exploration and search for other benefits and entitlements such as
social security disability, "Mass" health as well as other public and
private retirement and living benefits. We may recommend the transfer
of assets by the use of wills, trusts, deeds, insurance policies and
annuities among others. Prepaid funeral plans may be recommended, as
well as long term care and supplemental insurance.
How does an Elder Citizen secure benefits?
Emphasis may be placed in securing benefits. We may assist with the
application for Medicaid or MassHealth, as it is called in Massachusetts.
Similarly, we can apply for SSI and Social Security Disability or creation
of Special Needs Trusts.
What else is involved with Elder Law?
Another phase of Elder Law is to provide assistance to protect the
clients so that their rights are enforced against nursing homes, or the
abusive individuals are removed or restrained from interfering or
intimidating the client. We may be called in to represent clients in their
disputes with the benefits being provided by various agencies, whether at
home or while institutionalized.
When estate planning is focused on the care of individuals who are
contemplating their declining years and are facing the prospect of long
term custodial care and long term illness, we are practicing Elder Law.
Frequently, advice and planning are requested as to avoid
impoverishment and to allow the protection of assets on behalf of
spouses and other family members.
What documentation is involved?
Elder Law planning may call for revision of earlier estate work and for
the exploration and search for other benefits and entitlements such as
social security disability, "Mass" health as well as other public and
private retirement and living benefits. We may recommend the transfer
of assets by the use of wills, trusts, deeds, insurance policies and
annuities among others. Prepaid funeral plans may be recommended, as
well as long term care and supplemental insurance.
How does an Elder Citizen secure benefits?
Emphasis may be placed in securing benefits. We may assist with the
application for Medicaid or MassHealth, as it is called in Massachusetts.
Similarly, we can apply for SSI and Social Security Disability or creation
of Special Needs Trusts.
What else is involved with Elder Law?
Another phase of Elder Law is to provide assistance to protect the
clients so that their rights are enforced against nursing homes, or the
abusive individuals are removed or restrained from interfering or
intimidating the client. We may be called in to represent clients in their
disputes with the benefits being provided by various agencies, whether at
home or while institutionalized.
| Please direct questions or comments to the email provided below. rcanevazzi@yahoo.com |