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Adulting, Appendix, and Breadsticks – Why Every New Adult Needs a Health Care Proxy

Posted in Estate Planning, Hospital Care, Legal Documentation, Legal Stuff for Kids with Parents by Nicole Czarnowski, Esq. on July 2, 2025

Turning 18 means new freedoms—and responsibilities. A Health Care Proxy ensures someone you trust can speak for you in a medical emergency.

Oh, The Places You (and Your Estate Plan) Will Go!

Posted in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Hospital Care, Legal Documentation, Medicaid/MassHealth, Probate, retirement planning by Tracey Ingle on June 17, 2025

Is your estate plan keeping up with your life changes? Discover what tools you need at each stage.

Part 2: Minimizing Estate Taxes and Strategies for a Secure Future

Posted in current events, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Legal Documentation, Probate, Remote Planning by Tracey Ingle on August 22, 2023

Learn how to minimize estate taxes and ensure your financial well-being. Unlock effective strategies for a secure future by delving into Part 2 of our blog series.

Part 1: Understanding Estate Taxes: Protecting Your Assets and Making Informed Decisions

Posted in current events, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Legal Documentation, Probate, Remote Planning by Tracey Ingle on August 8, 2023

“Dive into the realm of estate taxes to safeguard your assets and make informed choices. Explore our blog for comprehensive insights on understanding and navigating estate tax intricacies.”

Pennywise and Happy: The Ultimate Guide to Financing Nursing Home Care, Part 2

Posted in Elder Law, Estate Planning by Tracey Ingle on June 30, 2023

Unlock the key to nursing home care payment navigation with our insightful blog. Get valuable insights to plan for the future with ease.

Pennywise and Happy: The Ultimate Guide to Financing Nursing Home Care, Part 1

Posted in current events, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Legal Documentation, Probate, Remote Planning by Tracey Ingle on June 1, 2023

Navigating the complex world of nursing home payments can be overwhelming. For a more simplified approach and valuable insights to help you plan for the future, read this article!

Chadwick Boseman – A Case Study about Why Estate Planning is Essential

Posted in current events, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Legal Documentation, Probate, Remote Planning by Tracey Ingle on July 30, 2022

Chadwick Boseman did not have an estate plan in place which caused a financial ripple effect on his family when he passed. Read on to find out why estate planning is essential for everyone.

Reason #498 Your Estate Plan Could Fail

Posted in current events, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Legal Documentation, Probate, Remote Planning by Tracey Ingle on July 20, 2022

If one of your goals when creating your estate plan was to avoid messy and unnecessary taxes, you owe it to yourself to take a second look at it…

Six Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes of #TodaysModernFamilies

Posted in current events, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Legal Documentation, Remote Planning by Tracey Ingle on April 7, 2021

Yes, mistakes happen. It would be unfair to expect every Estate Plan to be perfect. There are always unforeseen circumstances, and things that are beyond everyone’s control.

The Cast That Broke Me

Posted in current events, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Legal Documentation, Remote Planning by Tracey Ingle on February 26, 2021

Yep, I’m in a cast. Having systems in place have made this an easier transition, and can make the difference between that uneasy feeling that your attorney is flying by the seat of his pants and kind of winging it versus feeling confident that your attorney is an expert, knows exactly what she’s doing and […]

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Testimonials

H.F.
Incredibly helpful, patient, and friendly. Would recommend to anyone needing estate planning!
B & W, Marlborough, MA
We had been procrastinating for awhile to update our trusts but kept putting it off. We appreciate your putting us at ease immediately and advising and assisting us to finally do it! We look forward to working with you and your staff - Nicole, Wendy & Marie - in the future as the need arises.
L.M., Holliston, Mass.
Thank you for all of your help in the handling of my mother's estate. I know it wasn't an easy one to close.
L.I., Holliston, Mass.
I just wanted to thank you for all you have done to help me with Dad. I don't know how I would have been able to deal with everything alone. I just want you to know I appreciate it very much.
P.C., Bolton, Mass.
I always sing your praises when the subject of estate planning or Medicaid come up. My sincerity must come through because I truly was impressed with your handling of my own case. Thanks so much.
A.C., Concord, Mass.
Thanks for the multiple updates! The entire matter could be sit-com material if it wasn't real. I like the way you are handling it!
B.G., Sudbury, Mass.
You made a bewildering task comfortable for us with your detailed explanations, inexhaustible patience and easy manner. I especially appreciated your thoughtfulness in working with my Mom and the graciousness with which you addressed the two changes made to the carefully crafted plan. I will look forward to working with you again, not only with Mom's needs, but as my husband and I review our own plans. Thank you.
E.C., Marlborough, Mass.
Thanks for your help. We'll see you again I'm sure.
N.S., Winthrop, Mass.
You have made my year a little easier. Thank you for all your help.
Financial Advisor, Hudson, Mass.
Thanks again for the comfortable, caring approach you use as you deal with important life continuation issues.
B.W., Framingham, Mass.
Tracey! Many thanks for bringing so many pieces of the puzzle, for your non-anxious presence, for the complex gleam in your eye which at a minimum includes intelligence, humor, clarity, experience, eagerness to help and friendship and for conversations just begun. Thanks! Peace and blessings.
P.P., Lee, Mass.
I want to thank you for your help with my perplexing situation back in January. I'm so happy that I thought to tell the woman who called that I would to talk with my lawyer. As always, you did a very nice job of handling all the details with myself and all the contacts related to the situation. Thanks for all your good help.
D.D., Marlborough, Mass.
Thank you so much for helping me at a time I really needed it. I hope you will always be successful because you are a kind person who has insight to put an elderly client at ease.
C.R., Hudson, Mass.
On behalf of [our Church], I would like to extend a sincere "Thank you!" for your participation in the health fair. Not only did you give a very informative and helpful presentation, but you also extended yourself and helped with the projector as well as helping the other presenters get set up. All above and beyond the call of duty, but I am very grateful for all of your assistance and expertise. There was much learned after actually hosting this type of venue for the first time. I hope that if we run this type of event next year that you would like to be involved.
S.M., Newton, Mass.
Thank you again for all your excellent work on my Dad's probate estate.
S. & J. W., Southborough, Mass.

There were several things that were beneficial in working with Attorney Ingle including her ability to simplify complicated concepts so the average person could understand them and an ability to put the client at ease when discussing private, personal issues. She was willing to explain things without making me feel ignorant. We now have the peace of mind in knowing that we have put out finances in order in a manner that will hopefully be beneficial to not only us but our children as well.
L.B., Framingham, Mass.
At first I was reluctant to be interviewed for my Legacy Story but thank you for doing it. I listened with interest and tears. A great legacy, so thanks again.
S.M., Newton, Mass.

Attorney Ingle was fearless in taking control and although considerate and attentive to my concerns, she let me know when my thinking was incorrect or not useful. I felt at ease and confident in her knowledge of law and organization skills. While her rates may appear relatively high, her trustworthiness, efficiency and disinclination to waste time in frivolous litigation actually saved money. Having worked with several attorneys when this same "opponent" was involved, this experience was 100% calmer for me while my "opponent" remained frustrated.
R.S., Framingham, Mass.

I like that you were autonomous and took a load off of my mind and to do list. My aunt's estate was a confused mess. You dug through the piles of paperwork and brought order to it. I felt that I was supported by a team. You guys did a great job with a tough estate. I never worried about hot it was being handled.
R.H., Framingham, Mass.

I liked the professional and warm atmosphere of the firm. I felt comfortable that my needs were being considered. I've worked with other attorneys before, but working with Ingle Law was more personal. Thank you.

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