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“We both feel that you did an excellent job in explaining to us the various options which are available as we seek to find the best plan for us.”

 

Robert & Rita B.
Long Term Care Planning Clients

“I think you have some idea of how much support you provided, for me especially, over these past several years. You were far more than our “elder care lawyer.” Your helpfulness and understanding gave me a lot of courage and helped me/us do what needed to be done. Thank you so much.”

 

Linda L.
Daughter of Long Term Care Client

“I hired Deborah to facilitate the Medicaid application process for my Dad. She was extremely knowledgeable regarding Medicaid regulations, documentation needed, and the process. Deborah dealt directly with all questions and requests from the Mass Health office and kept me informed of any issues or progress. Knowing that I had Deborah’s expertise during what was a stressful time, was a great relief.”

 

Ellen H.
Daughter of Medicaid Client

“I recently worked with Deborah to assist a family member with estate and long term care planning. Deborah’s practice is focused on these areas which are highly complex and ever-changing. She does a great job breaking down the complexities and explaining the options available. I confidently recommend Deb for her expertise in these areas.”

 

Jim C.
CPA, Professional Colleague

Elder Law

WHAT IS ELDER LAW?

The practice of elder law focuses on a specific kind of client -- an elder or an individual with special needs.   Working with the client, and also often with his or her family, we focus on all of the client’s needs as he or she faces the challenges of aging and/or disability.  We help to solve our client’s legal, financial, and health care problems and to maximize his or her quality of life.  We help our clients protect their hard-earned assets and homes from the potentially devastating costs of long term care.

PRACTICE AREAS IN ELDER LAW

  • LONG TERM AND LIFE CARE PLANNING advance and crisis plans

  • PUBLIC BENEFITS counseling

  • MEDICAID (MASSHEALTH) planning, applications, appeals, and eligibility reviews

  • VETERANS’ BENEFITS planning, claims, applications and appeals

  • ASSET PRESERVATION PLANNING when an elder or disabled person or spouse needs long term care

  • FACILITATION OF LONG TERM CARE PLACEMENTS in nursing home or assisted living facilities including admissions contracts review and negotiation

  • END OF LIFE DECISIONS

  • CONSERVATORSHIPS AND GUARDIANSHIPS

  • SPECIAL/SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS PLANNING including Pooled Trusts

  • RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE sales, purchases, transfers, and management

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News & Upcoming Events

HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY EVENT

When: Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where: Attleboro Council on Aging, 25 South Main Street, Attleboro

Who: Local seniors

What: An educational event, followed by the opportunity to create a Health Care Proxy

Cost: Free

To register: Contact the Attleboro COA at 508-223-2222

5th SENIOR SPECTACULAR

When: Thursday, April 18, 2019, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: North Attleboro Middle School, 564 Landry Ave., North Attleboro

Who: Open to the Public

What: A senior resource event including continental breakfast and lunch, health screenings, vendors, raffles, a celebrity fashion show, and educational programs

Cost: Free

To register: Pre-registration is preferred but not required

More info:  see flyer

ESTATE PLANNING ESSENTIALS FOR SENIORS

When: Friday, April 25, 2016, exact time TBD

Where:  North Attleboro Middle School, 564 Landry Ave., North Attleboro

Who: Open to the Public

What: Part of the 5th Senior Spectacular, this panel presentation by Deborah Blum-Shore and two other local elder law attorneys will review the important documents that should be part of every estate plan

Cost: Free

To register: No need to separately register if attending the Senior Spectacular

More info:  see flyer

ADVANCE PLANNING FOR OLDER CLIENTS

When: Friday, May 3, 2019

Where: Taunton Holiday Inn

Who: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)

What: Panel presentation at full day estate planning program for legal professionals titled “Turbocharged: Estate Planning Practice Upgrade 2019”

To register: see www.MCLE.org

MTA RETIRED MEMBERS GATHERING

When: Tuesday/Wednesday, September 24-25, 2019

Where: Westborough Doubletree Inn

Who: Massachusetts Teachers Association Retired Members Annual Gathering

What: Three educational sessions:  “Nuts & Bolts of Estate Planning, “ “Life Care Planning,” and “Understanding and Using Trusts”

To register:  Registration not yet open

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