In an earlier posting, we provided an overview of the benefits of a supplemental needs trust (also known as a “special needs trust”) for a disabled child. However, funding such trusts can pose some challenges. Recently, the highest court in New Jersey ruled in favor of allowing a retired firefighter to name a supplemental needs […]
Read More »New Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Research
Researchers have announced the ability to create human brain cells that develop structures of Alzheimer’s disease in a petri dish. This gives researchers a new format to study the disease and to develop new drug treatments. Additional information can be found in a New York Times article found here: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/13/science/researchers-replicate-alzheimers-brain-cells-in-a-petri-dish.html?_r=0
Read More »Estate Planning for a Disabled Child – A Primer on Supplemental Needs Trusts
Of the 53.9 million school-age children 5 to 17, about 2.8 million were reported as having a disability in 2010. Parents of children with special needs face the uncertainty of knowing whether the child may be able to support himself in adulthood. Monetary lifetime gifts or future inheritances can significantly impact an adult disabled child’s […]
Read More »Pamela Greenfield Chairs New MCLE Asset Protection Program
Elder Law Attorney Pamela Greenfield will chair Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s new program “The MassHealth Process from Application to Approval” on November 5th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program will also be broadcast live via webcast. Hosted at the MCLE Conference Center at Ten Winter Place in Boston, the program provides a detailed […]
Read More »Attorney Ashley Aubuchon to Speak on Elder Law in Fitchburg
Valley Stream and the Fitchburg Senior Center presents a complimentary six week educational series on issues affecting seniors. Ashley Aubuchon from the Oalican Law Group will speak on Tuesday, September 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Valley Stream Rehab located at 94 Summer Street, Fitchburg. R.S.V.P (978) 343-3530. Light refreshments to be served.
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