Tag Archives | Health Care Proxy

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.

Planning Your “Go Bag” – 11 Essentials

Posted in current events, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Hospital Care by Tracey Ingle on April 16, 2020

When you’re sick, the last thing you want to have to think about is what to bring to the hospital. Surely a family member or loved one will bring you what you need. And at any other time in history, that would probably be the case. But this is not that time.

When Medicare Won’t Pay for Mom’s Stay

Posted in Kids with Parents, Medicaid/MassHealth by Tracey Ingle on February 25, 2019

“But wait… I thought Medicare would pay for Mom’s nursing home stay,” said yet another friend as I stood in her kitchen sipping coffee, watching her open her mail. Thus started a whole conversation about what Medicare covers, doesn’t cover, and how to prepare for moments like these.

Don’t Let a Health Crisis Turn into a Legal Crisis!

Posted in Elder Law, Estate Planning by Tracey Ingle on January 28, 2018

You’ve been a fully-functioning, adult member of society for… 20, 30, 40 years (shhh, I’m not asking!) and you know a thing or two about taking care of your life. You know how to make your own financial and health decisions and while it’s not always fun to schedule that dentist appointment or lab work, […]

Who You Gonna Call? And it’s Not the Ghostbusters

Posted in Estate Planning, Good Guardian Plan(TM), Legal Stuff for Parents with Kids by Tracey Ingle on December 29, 2017

I recently received this email: Tracey, I have a new baby and am suddenly realizing that I don’t have a Will. My husband and I really need Wills – but we also really need to pick somebody who could take care of our son if something happened to us. But what do I need to […]

I Don’t Have a Will Because… Reason #2

Posted in Estate Planning by Tracey Ingle on November 7, 2017

The second reason that people don’t have their Will done (or are putting it off) is because they feel they’re too young and just don’t need one yet.

Legal Needs for Your College Student – Part 3: Navigating Doctor-Patient Privacy

Posted in Legal Stuff for Parents with Kids by Tracey Ingle on October 2, 2017

Your college student is enjoying life on campus – and hopefully attending classes! You’re the proud parent back home – checking in through texts and emails and Facebook – making sure your baby is happy, healthy, and at least occasionally eating something other than pizza! And you’re excited that all the habits and values you’ve […]

Legal Needs for Your College Student Part 2: Medical Decisions

Posted in Legal Stuff for Parents with Kids by Tracey Ingle on September 10, 2017

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: your child is injured or ill and you need to make the Big Decisions. You consult with doctors, you get second opinions, you talk with your child’s other parent and trusted family. You will do whatever it takes to make the best possible decisions for your child’s health, happiness, and […]

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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.
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A.C., Concord, Mass.
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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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