Did you know that by one estimate, less than 20% of people have a will?  Are you in this category?  No one wants to think about end of life issues but the fact is we will all face it.  Unfortunately, it may happen when we least expect it and are least prepared for it.   Do you know where your assets will go?  Who will care for your children?  If you die without a will, the distribution will be determined by New Hampshire law, not by you.  Here at Martin Lord and Osman, our estate planning team can help you with a simple will or a complicated tax planning trust.  For more information click on this link  www.mlolaw.com/wills.  Our team is here to help you with the business of your life.  Call us at 524-4121.

The attorneys at Martin, Lord & Osman, participated in a Lawline event at the firm the evening of January 11^th at our office in downtown Laconia.  People with questions about legal problems can call the NH Bar Association at that time to receive guidance at no charge.  The Lawline events are conducted throughout the state with the NH Bar Association and rely on the generosity of the legal community.  This is part of a continuing effort on the part of all of the attorneys at Martin, Lord & Osman to reach out to those in need.  The event was organized by our Judy Homan.  Attorneys David Osman, Suzanne McKenna and Jeanne Saffan from our office participated along with local Attorneys Pat Wood and Mary Cloutier.   Janice Hammond, longtime paralegal with Martin, Lord and Osman, handled the incoming phone calls.

Saturday the 14th of January, the NH Lakes Region Italian Cultural Club sponsored a trip to the Museum of Science to see the exhibit titled "A Day in Pompeii"   Our administrator, Joe Adrignola, is President of the club.  "We invited members of the community as we had space for 55 people on the motorcoach.  We filled the bus and had a small waiting list!  We had a fun day, stopping at the North End for a couple of hours after seeing the amazing exhibit at the museum.

Elder Law Services

 

“My aunt lives alone and daily activities are proving more difficult for her.  She can no longer do simple tasks such as cleaning, cooking, laundry or shopping.  She says she is not ready for a nursing home.”  "My father just had a stroke and wants to pass in his own home."

Janice Hammond

Paralegal for Elder Services

Martin, Lord & Osman, P.A.

Does this sound familiar?  Is your story about you and your mom, dad, grandparent?  Most adults want to age in their own home, but need some services to do so safely.  There are many instances where the family member does not have the time or energy to locate and follow through with services available to their loved one.  This is where we can help!

 

Martin, Lord & Osman, P.A.
Elder Law Services

Our firm is committed to providing elder law services to our senior clients and their families.  These services include:

 

• Consultation - professional guidance to identify issues and explore options, at home or in our office
• Legal Assistance as to care management - provide ongoing care coordination, monitoring and advocacy
• In-Home Assessment & Long-Term Planning - Personal visit, written plan and family session to address needed care services, placement options, professional referrals and resources
• Medicaid/Medicare advice
• Review of Long Term Care Insurance Options
• Wills, Trusts, Financial and Medical Powers of Attorney
• Probate and Administration of Estates
• Guardianships and Conservatorships
• Personal and Trust Tax Returns
• Real Estate Transactions
• Prenuptial Agreements

On January 19, Joe Adrignola, David Osman, Jeanne Saffan, Emily Collinson, Kathy Calvin and Janice Hammond represented Martin, Lord & Osman, P.A. at the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting held at the Church Landing in Meredith.  The Chamber meetings are a great way to learn about the businesses in our community.  To learn more about the Chamber, go to their website at www.lakesregionchamber.org.