Power of Attorney, Guardianship, Conservatorship: Who Decides When You Can’t
Power of attorney, guardianship, and conservatorship all answer one question: who decides when you can’t.
Estate & Elder Law
Estate & Elder Law
Plain-language explainers on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, MassHealth planning, and end-of-life legal issues.
Estate & Elder Law
The Estate Tax in 2026: Federal $15 Million, Massachusetts $2 Million, and Connecticut’s One-of-a-Kind Gift Tax
The 2026 federal estate tax exemption is $15 million, but Massachusetts taxes estates over $2 million.
Estate & Elder Law
The Five-Year Lookback: How Medicaid Treats Gifts Before a Nursing Home
Give assets away within five years of applying for Medicaid long-term care and a penalty clock starts.
Estate & Elder Law
Dying Without a Will: Who Gets What, Plainly
Die without a will and state intestacy law writes one for you.
Estate & Elder Law
Wills vs. Trusts: What Each Actually Does
Wills and trusts do different jobs. A law student explains what each controls, what probate changes, and why many estate plans quietly use both.