Retirement and Estate Planning
Franklin County Home Care is partnering with area lawyers to help elders and caregivers plan for their "Golden Years." The articles below are a place to begin.
If you are in need of a lawyer that specializes in elder law, the following associations might help:
- Franklin County Bar Association at (413) 773-9839
- Worcester County Bar Association at (978) 752-1311
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) www.naela.com
- The Elder Law Project, of W MA Legal Services, offers free legal services to persons age 60+. Call them at 413-774-3747 or 1-800-639-1309 for an appointment or more information.
Franklin County Home Care also has a video on estate planning and retirement resources available for free for group showings. For more information please contact Anna Viadero at 413-773-5555 or 978-544-2259.
- The Advantages of Thinking Ahead (240K PDF)
- Planned Giving and Estate Planning (188K PDF)
- Using Life Estate Deeds to Protect the Home (196K PDF)
- Long-Term Care Insurance (200K PDF)
- Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples (232K PDF)
- Trusts and Special Needs Trusts (232K PDF)
- Supplemental Needs Trust (192K PDF)