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As a senior citizen, sound estate planning became a very important concern of mine. After meeting with Jim Sisto we were able to prepare an estate plan that addressed all of my needs. Jim understood my concerns and explained clearly and in detail the various steps involved. He was always available to answer any of my questions or to return any of my calls. My estate plan was completed in a timely, competent and professional manner.

Robert M., North Adams, MA

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DEDICATED TO PROTECTING MY CLIENTS' HOMES AND SAVINGS FROM THE HIGH COST OF NURSING HOME CARE SO THEY CAN PASS AND INHERITANCE ON TO THEIR LOVE ONES.

Jim Sisto
"Protecting My Clients' Homes & Savings"

Welcome to berkshireelderlaw.com. This website is designed to educate you in the areas of medicaid, estate planning and probate administration so that you can protect your assets and plan for the future. No doubt you have heard horror stories about someone going into a nursing home and losing their life savings, including the family home. Unfortunately these stories are true. The good news is that with proper planning you or a loved one can avoid this unhappy result!

What is elder law? Elder law is a growing area of the law which provides education, guidance and legal services to the senior population so they can obtain the peace of mind they richly deserve. An elder law attorney must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of medicaid laws, estate planning techniques, real estate conveyancing, estate income and gift tax laws, not to mention social security and medicare laws. As you're probably aware, these laws are extremely complex and continually change. As an elder law attorney specializing in this area, I am dedicated to keeping abreast of the constant changes in order to provide my clients with essential legal services and solutions.

ELDER HELPER, my free quarterly newsletter was created for the purpose of educating seniors and the professionals who assist them, on the laws and issues confronting the elderly. Sign up now for a free subscription by E-mailing me with your name and address and I will add you to the Elder Helper mailing list. Read my most recent issues of Elder Helper by selecting Elder Helper at the Menu above.

HOME & SAVINGS PROTECTION KIT. This kit provides answers to frequently asked questions about medicaid qualification rules, medicaid planning, probate and the advantages & disadvantages of life estates. Send me your name and address to receive this free kit.

FREE REPORTS. These reports answer frequently asked questions, such as: What is medicaid and how does it differ from medicare?  Can I protect my home and life savings?   Do I really need a will and Power of Attorney?  What is Probate and should it be avoided? What is long term care insurance? To view reports on What You Need to Know to Protect Your Life Savings, click here, for What You Need to Know About Estate Planning, click here.

Please help me in raising funds for the Alzheimer's Association by joining me in the annual Memory Walk on Saturday September 12 at the Ashuwillticook Trai in Cheshire.  Donations can be made payable to the Alzheimer's Association and delivered to me at 40 Main Street in North Adams. Call me for more information or visit alz.org.