Dover Elder Law Attorneys

Preparing for the Next Chapter

Our lawyers understand the importance of providing a personalized approach to each of our Dover clients. By contacting Marsden Law P.C., you gain the benefits of having a professional with legal knowledge and familiarity with the scenarios you may encounter, along with the pleasure of knowing you have someone listening to you and making recommendations to help you obtain the future you want. Our attorneys listen to you to provide appropriate assistance tailored to your needs.

Call us today for help with whatever this next chapter brings: (800) 828-7854.

How Can an Elder Law Attorney Help Me?

Marsden Law P.C. helps you address anything you encounter as you approach retirement and beyond. We’re by your side as you face decisions regarding your health, finances, living plans and expenses, and more. Common cases we assist clients in Dover with include:

• Planning for assisted living or other long-term care expenses
• Drafting an estate plan
• Documenting advance directives
• Formulating a health care plan
• Medicaid planning
• Social Security
• Age discrimination issues

Whatever you encounter, we’ll be by your side to walk you through it and achieve the outcome best suited for you.

Using MassHealth or Medicaid

Medicaid is distinct from Medicare, which you may already be receiving. At most, Medicare will cover a few months’ rent at a nursing home or assisted living facility. After those months, you are expected to cover the rest of the costs out of pocket. These costs stack up quickly, but, fortunately, this is where Medicaid, or MassHealth, step in.

Massachusetts Medicaid, MassHealth, provides financial assistance to lower income families in Dover and the rest of the state to make long-term care affordable. The name MassHealth is synonymous with Medicaid and serves the same purpose: to assist with long-term care costs.

You, as many others often do, may fall in the middle of the spectrum where you don’t yet qualify for Medicaid, but the normal rent, which can surpass $10,000 a month, is out of your budget. Our attorneys are experienced in helping people in this exact situation redistribute their assets to their chosen beneficiaries in ways that protect their wealth and precious assets while becoming eligible for the assistance they need. Allow us to do the same for you so that you can get the care you deserve without the debt you don’t.

If you’re struggling to budget for long-term care facilities, contact Marsden Law P.C. for help becoming eligible for government assistance.