The new rules on Guardianship in Massachusetts are causing some confusion. They were designed to protect people more than the old laws, but that means they are more complex and less easy to follow. It is likely that some changes will occur over time as technical amendments correct any flaws in the new system. There…
New Mass. Guardianship Law
From the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) newsletter. Guest commentator Attorney Michael Hooker of Northampton, Massachusetts. Question from Nursing Home Admissions Office: Our lawyers are now telling us that no one who is under Guardianship can be admitted to our nursing home unless the Probate Court has given its permission….