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Spring
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INSIDE
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The big move
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Spring
seminars
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Will woes
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43%? Really?
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We’re Having a Moving Party, and You’re All Invited!
 As
of May 4, 2010, the Law Office of Michael D. DellaMonaca
will relocate from 344
Main Street to 982 South Street,
Fitchburg, the former McGregor Real Estate building.
The acquisition of this beautiful building can be
attributed to our success over the last
year and a half.
It also helps ensure we will be here in Fitchburg for
many years.
The new office is conveniently located close to Route 2
and the Leominster line and has ample parking. Although
our address will change, you can still reach us at
978-342-1914,
office@dellamonaca.com
Want to see the new digs? We’re celebrating with a
ribbon cutting featuring Fitchburg Mayor Lisa Wong as
well as an open house (and refreshments, of course) at
10 a.m. on Monday, May 3 RSVP to 978-342-1914 or
office@dellamonaca.com by Monday, April 19. Hope to see you there! |
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Sign Up for Our Spring Seminar Series
Spring is in the air, and it’s time to clear the cobwebs
and get moving on all those projects. One of the most
common procrastination points is estate planning. To
help, we’re doing another round of educational and
informational seminars, “Estate Planning in Troubling
Times.” Space is limited, so pick a time, date and
location and RSVP to (978) 342-1914,
office@dellamonaca.com
Tell us your name, phone number/email address, the date
and location, and number of attendees. We look
forward to seeing you as well as friends and family who
could benefit from these informative seminars.
Tuesday, 4/6: 7-9
p.m., Harley House Inn,
909 Massachusetts Ave.
Lunenburg
Wednesday, 4/7: 7-9
p.m., Café Destare, 320
Main St., Fitchburg
Thursday, 4/8: 7-9
p.m., Old Groton Inn (formerly Stagecoach Inn)
128 Main St., Groton
Saturday,4/10: 10
a.m. -Noon, Sheraton
Four Points,99 Erdman
Way (Jct of Rts 2 & 12),
Leominster |
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Who’s Sorry Now?
Estate Planning Lessons from Connie Francis
Portions of this story
appeared in the September
2007 News of the Weird:
Just before Patricia Nilsen died, she cashed out her
estate and left the money (about $300,000 in CDs) to
famous ‘60s singer Connie Francis, a move that was, said
Nilsen's relatives, an abrupt departure from her
previous plans. The relatives accuse Francis of
manipulating Nilsen, but Francis said she hardly ever
spoke
to or wrote her. Francis did describe Nilsen as a huge
fan who wrote to her frequently.
So what lessons can we draw from this? First, remember
if it’s in writing, it counts! Second, if you believe
that a relative is in need of planning assistance, have
him or her call me. While I’m certain Connie had
better things to do than manipulate a fan, there are
cases where people can be unduly influenced. We can sit
down with them, and clearly and impartially lay out
their choices and the consequences.
And once we’ve gone over the options, if they still want
to “break the heart that loves them”? Well, that’s their
business! |
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Nursing Home Blues
No
one wants to end up in a nursing home. But sadly, it’s
often not a choice. This means you (or your aging
parents, if you're an adult child) shouldn't think ahead
about how to pay for one.
The cold hard facts: People aged 65 or older face a 43%
chance of entering a nursing home, according to the
government's Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
21% of those people will remain there for at least five
years.
The average cost of that five year stay in
Massachusetts? Nearly a half million dollars (or nearly
$100,000 per year). But here’s the good news: Costs are
more within your control than you might think. Some of
the steps
you can take are shockingly simple!
It’s hard to face these issues, but together we can
develop your plan for life. Planning for the unexpected
now can help prevent disaster later. |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: In
accordance with rules established by the Supreme
Judicial Court of Massachusetts, this bulletin must be
labeled "advertising." It is designed to provide general
information for clients and friends of the firm and
should not be construed as legal advice, or legal
opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. This
bulletin and its contents are designed for general
information only. The information presented herein
should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor
the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. |
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