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Patient Discharge

09/14/26  |  Nursing Home Law

What Are the Legal Requirements for Patient Discharge in Massachusetts?

Seeking medical care only to leave feeling that your concerns were never adequately addressed is frustrating, and it can be dangerous. Being brushed aside in the emergency department or sent home too…

PACE Program Massachusetts

09/07/26  |  Nursing Home Law

What Is the PACE Program in Massachusetts and Who Qualifies?

As our loved ones age, caring for them in their own homes often becomes more complicated. You want what is best for them, and maintaining as much of their own independence as…

Nursing Home Discharge

08/31/26  |  Nursing Home Law

When Can a Nursing Home Legally Discharge a Resident?

Moving a loved one into a nursing home is a major life transition, and one that hopefully promises a caring and stable environment. Hearing that a facility plans to transfer or discharge…

Pour-Over Will

08/24/26  |  Estate Planning

What Is a Pour-Over Will in Massachusetts and How Does It Work?

Many people want to keep control of their property during their lifetime while knowing that those same assets will ultimately pass to the people they intend to provide for. A pour-over will…

Healthcare Proxy In Massachusetts

08/17/26  |  Estate Planning

What Happens If You Don’t Have A Healthcare Proxy In Massachusetts?

As a patient, one of your most fundamental rights is to express your own health care preferences and make decisions about your medical treatment. In Massachusetts, every competent adult 18 or older…

Elder Law planning for aging parents

08/10/26  |  Estate Planning

How to Talk to Aging Parents About Elder Law Planning

Talking about mortality, our own or that of the people we love, is uncomfortable for most of us. So it is understandable that many people find it hard to know how to…

Special Needs Trust

08/03/26  |  Estate Planning

What Is a Special Needs Trust in Massachusetts and Who Should Consider One?

When you care for a person with disabilities, you understand how important it is to plan years, or even decades, ahead. You may wonder who will help manage their finances or where…

Healthcare Facility Investigation

07/27/26  |  Nursing Home Law

How to Respond to a Healthcare Facility Investigation in Massachusetts

As a healthcare facility, we know your goal is to provide quality care to your residents, and being investigated can be a significant source of stress and anxiety for everyone involved. Even…

HIPAA requirements

07/20/26  |  Nursing Home Law

The Role of Compliance Programs in Reducing Legal Risk For Healthcare Facilities

As a healthcare professional, your primary responsibility is the well-being of your patients. While the regulations around the healthcare industry are made to reinforce that goal, the complications of maintaining compliance at…

MassHealth Denial

07/15/26  |  MassHealth discharge and denial of benefits appeals

How to Appeal a MassHealth Denial

Receiving a claim denial from MassHealth can be incredibly stressful and discouraging, especially when you need the coverage it can provide. Furthermore, navigating the application process and understanding your rights can also…