Many seniors ‘hiring’ their children to take care of them

As people get older, they often hire people to perform services for them, such as housekeeping, cooking, driving, paying bills and personal care. But what’s new is that a lot of seniors are hiring their own children. They’re signing contracts with the children specifying what services will be performed and how much the children will […]

How to keep heirs from squabbling over personal property

When it comes to making a will, most people have a sense of how they want to divide their major financial assets among their heirs. But people often don’t put much thought into how to divide their personal property – particularly property that isn’t worth much economically but is rich in sentimental value, such as […]

Applying for Medicaid

The Beliveau Law Group: Massachusetts | Florida | New Hampshire The elder law attorneys at The Beliveau Law Group provide legal services in a variety of concentrations including estate planning (wills and trusts), elder law and Medicaid (planning and applications), probate (estate and trust administration), business law (formation and operation), real estate (residential and commercial), taxation (federal […]

March 10, 2010: Estate, Medicaid & Tax Law Changes

WARNING Estate, Medicaid & Tax Law Changes How are you affected? Please join us to learn how Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 (Changed date from February to March due to pending weather) Times: 12-1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Location: Andover Marriott Courtyard, Meeting Room A 10 Campanelli Drive Andover, MA 01810 RSVP to this free […]

February 23, 2010: Estate, Medicaid & Tax Law Changes

WARNING Estate, Medicaid & Tax Law Changes How are you affected? Please join us to learn how Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Times: 12-1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Location: Martin Conference Center 4100 Corporate Square Naples, FL 34104 RSVP to this free seminar Speakers: David M. Beliveau, Esq., CPA. Admitted to the Florida, Massachusetts, and […]

Protecting Your Home From Medicaid

The Beliveau Law Group: Massachusetts | Florida | New Hampshire The medicaid attorneys at The Beliveau Law Group provides legal services in a variety of concentrations including estate planning (wills and trusts), Medicaid (planning and applications), probate (estate and trust administration), business law (formation and operation), real estate (residential and commercial), taxation (federal and state), […]

February 16, 2010: Estate, Medicaid & Tax Law Changes

WARNING Estate, Medicaid & Tax Law Changes How are you affected? Please join us to learn how Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Times: 12-1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Location: Best Western, Wayland Room 380 Winter Street Waltham, MA 02451 RSVP to this free seminar Speakers: David M. Beliveau, Esq., CPA. Admitted to the Florida, Massachusetts, […]

Make sure prenuptial agreements are reviewed by an estate planner

If you’re thinking of signing a prenuptial agreement – or if you know someone who is – it’s a good idea to have an estate planner review the document. Most people think of prenuptial agreements as spelling out what will happen if a couple get divorced. But in fact, most prenuptial agreements also state what will […]

February 3, 2010: Estate, Medicaid & Tax Law Changes

WARNING Estate, Medicaid & Tax Law Changes How are you affected? Please join us to learn how Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Times: 12-1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Location: Holiday Inn, Imperial Room 1 Keewaydin Drive Salem, NH 03079 RSVP to this free seminar Speakers: David M. Beliveau, Esq., CPA. Admitted to the Florida, Massachusetts, […]

Congress changes tax on children’s investment income

Congress has changed the “kiddie tax” – the tax that must be paid on children’s investment income.  If any of your planning involves gifts to children, you might want to reconsider your strategy in light of the changes. In the past, the “kiddie tax” provided that if a child under age 14 had investment income […]