- GuardianshipApril 2009: Probate and Guardianship Reform: Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code presented by the Massachusetts Bar Association at Massachusetts School of Law
- Medicaid PlanningAndoverLaw, P.C. is conveniently located at One Elm Square, Andover, Massachusetts. Our attorneys practice in the areas related to the protection of elders and the conservation of their assets. Our practice areas include estate planning, probate, estate administration, guardianships, conservatorships, Medicaid planning, Medicaid applications, Medicaid appeals and Trust administration. A significant portion of our practice involves recovering assets improperly taken from elders.
- Estate PlanningA couple in their mid-twenties came to us having just become parents for the first time. The husband owned a modest landscaping company and the mother worked part time out of the home and cared for their newborn. The attorney explained the various estate planning documents to the couple and drafted Health Care Proxies, Durable Power of Attorneys, Wills and a Family Trust for the Couple. The Wills nominated a guardian for the child should both parents pass away and the trust was set up to ensure the child would be taken care of. The attorney also suggested both parties obtain life insurance to ensure there was money to care for the child should one of both parents pass away. Due to the nature of his job, it was also suggested the husband obtain long term disability insurance. The couple left with the peace of mind knowing their child would be taken care of and their affairs were in order should anything happen.
- WillsWe also practice in those areas which are naturally related to the core of our practice. For example, we do estate planning and special needs planning for individuals of all ages. We handle will contests and contest other non-probate transfers where the property owner was incompetent or under undue influence.
- TrustsAtty. Sullivan concentrates his practice in the areas of estates, trusts, fiduciary litigation and elder law. His clientele include individuals, professional trustees, personal trustees, conservators, and counsel for trusts and estates.”
- Power of AttorneyThe process starts with planning for living. It includes setting up provisions for disability, an event far more likely than death. The basic tools include health care proxies and durable powers of attorney.
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