Caring for a Loved One from a Long Distance

Susan’s mother had always been extremely independent, working as a school superintendent well into her 70’s and living alone after the death of her husband over 20 years ago. Then 

Author: Butenhof & Bomster
Category: Uncategorized

Doing More With ABLE Funds | Special Needs Planning

Here’s a scenario that may be familiar to families whose adult children receive federal or state benefits, and who are concerned with how various expenses can be covered without negatively 

Author: Butenhof & Bomster
Category: Uncategorized

Aging in Place

It happens suddenly. A formerly independent family member can no longer navigate life at home successfully without assistance. Is it time to consider moving to assisted living or a nursing 

Author: Butenhof & Bomster
Category: Uncategorized

When is Guardianship Necessary?

Petitioning the court for guardianship over another individual is sometimes necessary when the individual in question is not able to provide for his or her own basic needs such as, 

Author: Butenhof & Bomster
Category: Uncategorized

What Are ABLE Accounts and How Do They Work?

ABLE is just the short name for Achieving a Better Life Experience Act.  ABLE is a federal law that allows a person with disabilities to own a taxed advantaged savings 

Author: Butenhof & Bomster
Category: Uncategorized

Can Car be Transferred to Spouse after Death?

“My mom died and owned a car. Can my dad register it in his name?” If your parent dies and was married at the time and you still have one 

Author: Butenhof & Bomster
Category: Uncategorized

Will I Lose My House If Spouse Goes Into Nursing Home?

“I heard the state is going to take my house if my spouse gets admitted to a nursing home. Is that true?”   We have many clients who have the 

Author: Butenhof & Bomster
Category: Uncategorized

Copyright Office Moves to Electronic DMCA Registry

Many companies have taken advantage of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s (DMCA) safe harbor provision and designated an agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement. Doing so provides some insulation 

Author: James P. Harris
Category: Intellectual Property

Could You Afford a Nursing Home if You Had to?

In 1900, average life expectancy in the U.S. was about 47. Today, it’s nearly 80. As we are getting older, the chances of needing long-term or nursing home care has 

Author: Butenhof & Bomster
Category: Uncategorized

Can Parties Recover Their Attorneys’ Fees in Litigation?

A question that frequently arises for people who are considering whether to file a lawsuit, or contemplating how to respond to a suit that has been filed against them, is 

Author: Courtney H. G. Herz
Category: Business Litigation

The Supreme Court Issues Significant FDCPA Decisions

Written by: Attorney Christopher M. Candon & Joseph M. Harris In this past term, the United States Supreme Court took action on several cases that may significantly shape bankruptcy and/or 

Author: Christopher M. Candon
Category: Business Litigation

Reidy Quoted in The Washington Post

(January 6, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the January 6, 2017 issue of The Washington Post article, “What to expect at work in 2017” Click 

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Uncategorized

Red Flags Rule and Identity Theft Prevention Programs

The Red Flags law requires creditors to have in place Identity Theft Prevention Programs. In light of recent changes in the Red Flags law, there seems to be some confusion as to whether healthcare providers are categorically excluded from the requirements of the law.

Author: Douglas G. Verge
Category: Data Privacy & Security