For families and futures

Elder Law

who we serve

Compassionate counsel through aging, incapacity, and the unexpected

Elder law touches some of the most personal aspects of life—health, family, aging, and financial security. Families facing long-term care decisions and concerns about preserving assets turn to us for strategic, individualized support. We guide clients through Medicaid planning, guardianships, incapacity planning, probate matters, special needs planning, and sophisticated asset protection strategies.

Our experience in this area of law runs deep. Our attorneys have handled complex MassHealth applications and appeals, guided families through guardianship disputes, and represented clients before administrative boards and Massachusetts courts. We have shaped legal outcomes, informed continuing education materials, and helped countless individuals secure benefits, preserve dignity, and reduce stress during difficult transitions.

Asset protection is often a top priority. Long-term care expenses can quickly deplete a lifetime of savings, especially if planning hasn’t kept pace with changing health needs. Strategic Medicaid planning can protect family resources while still securing access to the care needed, and we regularly assist with spend-down strategies, gifting plans, irrevocable trusts, and coordination with financial professionals to align legal tools with long-term goals.

Families supporting a loved one with incapacitation or special needs rely on clear, compassionate guidance to preserve benefit eligibility while enhancing their loved ones’ quality of life. Our team’s work includes designing and administering supplemental needs trusts (also known as special needs trusts), strategizing for intergenerational planning, and serving as a trusted resource for fiduciaries and caregivers.

Our team is also skilled in preparing and executing foundational documents such as wills, health care proxies, durable powers of attorney, and advance directives—essential components of any sound estate or incapacity plan. These tools ensure clients’ wishes are honored and decisions can be made smoothly during crisis or uncertainty.

We often collaborate with clients’ broader advisory teams, including financial planners, life care managers, and accountants. Every plan is designed for long-term sustainability, legal strength, and peace of mind. Elder law matters demand more than technical knowledge; these situations require empathy and clear communication. Clients value the calm confidence Rubin Rudman attorneys bring to each conversation—and the relief of knowing they don’t have to navigate these decisions alone.