By Karen G. Jackson Esq.

I frequently meet with clients who tell me something similar to this: “I have been taking care of my parent and receiving money over the last few years. Now my parent has just entered the nursing home and there is a house and (more…)

Attend a free seminar on Tuesday October 27, 2009 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in the Dakin Conference Room.

The Seminar will be presented by Attorney Karen G. Jackson and Financial Planner Molly Keegan. The topic of the seminar is Financial Planning for Women and is designed to help you make appropriate decisions to protect your assets.

The presentation is provided free of charge and is limited to the first 50 people. A light dinner will be served.

To register please call 413-582-2255 or email development@cooley-dickinson.org

By Karen G. Jackson , Esq.

I.         Pre- and Post- Deficit Reduction Act (“DRA”).

1. Introduction.

The implementation of the Deficit Reduction Act (“DRA”), 42 U.S.C. 1396p, effective February 8, 2006, which modified the Federal Medicaid Act, has significantly changed the strategies that were used pre-DRA.

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The American Bar Association has designated October as Pro Bono Service Month. The Hampshire County Bar Association and The Volunteer Lawyers Service awarded Attorney John J. Torrone the 2009 Pro Bono Publico (more…)