Susan’s mother had always been extremely independent, working as a school superintendent well into her 70’s and living alone after the death of her husband over 20 years ago. Then …
Here’s a scenario that may be familiar to families whose adult children receive federal or state benefits, and who are concerned with how various expenses can be covered without negatively …
It happens suddenly. A formerly independent family member can no longer navigate life at home successfully without assistance. Is it time to consider moving to assisted living or a nursing …
Petitioning the court for guardianship over another individual is sometimes necessary when the individual in question is not able to provide for his or her own basic needs such as, …
ABLE is just the short name for Achieving a Better Life Experience Act. ABLE is a federal law that allows a person with disabilities to own a taxed advantaged savings …
“My mom died and owned a car. Can my dad register it in his name?” If your parent dies and was married at the time and you still have one …
We have clients that already have a special needs trust in place that is helping them in many different ways and they wanted to know whether it would make sense …
“I heard the state is going to take my house if my spouse gets admitted to a nursing home. Is that true?” We have many clients who have the …
More than 80 percent of mediated disputes settle. One of the reasons mediation works so well is that participants rely on and benefit from the confidential nature of the process. …
Many companies have taken advantage of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s (DMCA) safe harbor provision and designated an agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement. Doing so provides some insulation …
In 1900, average life expectancy in the U.S. was about 47. Today, it’s nearly 80. As we are getting older, the chances of needing long-term or nursing home care has …
A question that frequently arises for people who are considering whether to file a lawsuit, or contemplating how to respond to a suit that has been filed against them, is …
The breadth of the opiate epidemic and its social implications have been topics of discussion for some time now in New Hampshire. Often not included in these conversations, however, …
Written by: Attorney Christopher M. Candon & Joseph M. Harris In this past term, the United States Supreme Court took action on several cases that may significantly shape bankruptcy and/or …
(January 6, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the January 6, 2017 issue of The Washington Post article, “What to expect at work in 2017” Click …
Fifty-two years ago Bob Dylan penned the now famous lyrics: “The times they are a changin’.” True enough, Mr. Dylan, but for many, changes come slowly and, as the late …
The Red Flags law requires creditors to have in place Identity Theft Prevention Programs. In light of recent changes in the Red Flags law, there seems to be some confusion as to whether healthcare providers are categorically excluded from the requirements of the law.