279 York Street
P.O. Box 467
York, Maine 03909
(207) 361-4680
2 Storer Street, Suite 111 Kennebunk, Maine 04043*
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The Brennan & Rogers, PLLC Journal
July 2021 Edition
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Current Office Operations
Although we are trying to resume in-person meetings with clients, we still encourage clients to consider meeting with us remotely, particularly if they have health concerns. Our office staff has been vaccinated, and we practice social distancing, but remote meeting through the use of technology like Zoom is safe and convenient, so we continue to encourage its use.
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Attorney Michael Cahill
The Newest Addition to Brennan & Rogers, PLLC!
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An Advocate with a Cheery Disposition
Before joining Brennan & Rogers, PLLC, Michael’s practice with a Maine-based legal aid clinic and, subsequently, a law firm focused on advocacy for low-income seniors or disabled and injured individuals. Michael has significant experience with Social Security disability and the Social Security Administration office. His work process is detailed oriented, but you might never know it from his cheery disposition.
Probate, Medicaid Planning & Estate Planning
At Brennan & Rogers, PLLC, Michael’s practice is focused on probate, Medicaid planning, and Medicaid application assistance & estate planning.
Education
Michael attended Amherst College in Massachusetts for his undergraduate studies, where he majored in psychology. After graduation, Michael moved to Maine and received his J.D. at the University of Maine School of Law, graduating cum laude and receiving the faculty award for excellence in criminal law.
Background
Michael was born and raised in upstate New York but eventually found his way to Maine through his educational journey. Michael lives in Scarborough with his wife and three energetic children. In his free time, he enjoys reading, listening to classical music, and spending time with his family.
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Updates in Estate Planning and Elder Law |
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Saying Medicaid Estate Recovery Keeps Families in Poverty, Advocacy Groups Call for Abolishing It |
Five elder advocacy groups are calling on Congress to eliminate Medicaid estate recovery after a congressional advisory commission concluded that the practice recoups only a tiny percentage of Medicaid spending while contributing to generational poverty and wealth inequity. |
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Medicaid’s Home Care Waivers Can Help You Avoid a Nursing Home, But the Line May Be Long
The most common type of Medicaid waiver expands Medicaid to cover home care to individuals who need a high level of care, but who would like to remain at home rather than enter a nursing home. Care that may be provided by a waiver includes personal attendants, home health aides, medical supplies and equipment, respite care, counseling services, transportation, homemaking services, hot meal delivery, and more.
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Brennan & Rogers, PLLC
2021 Best of the Seacoast Finalist!
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Voting ended on July 20, and it is official!
Brennan & Rogers, PLLC, is one of the Top 6 nominations in the "Best Law Firm" category!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us! We'll keep you posted when the final voting begins on September 1, 2021.
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Calling Local Professionals and Organizations! |
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Are you a local professional with your pulse on the lifestyle and needs of seniors in our community? We would welcome the opportunity to feature your written piece in our monthly newsletter!
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Limited-Time Free Virtual Meet & Greet Sessions Continue in August |
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Reserve Your Free
Virtual Meet & Greet Session with
Smilie G. Rogers, Esq.,
or
Mary Kathryn Brennan, Esq.
Allow us to introduce you to ourselves and the basic concepts surrounding estate planning. Learn more about Revocable Trusts (“Living Trusts”), Transfer on Death Deeds (aka TODD, which you can also read about in Smilie’s Blog), Advance Healthcare Directives, Powers of Attorney, Wills, and their importance under normal circumstances, but more so now during the pandemic.
*During a Virtual Meet & Greet, our lawyers cannot give specific legal answers or advice, and sessions shall not constitute the formation of an attorney-client relationship. Sessions last for thirty (30) minutes.
for more information!
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Private Session Availability with
Smilie G. Rogers, Esq.
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
5:00 pm- 5:30 pm
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Private Session Availability with
Mary Kathryn Brennan, Esq.
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
5:00 pm- 5:30 pm
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Follow us across Social Media for Estate Planning and Elder Law Insights! |
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279 York Street
P.O. Box 467
York, Maine 03909
(207) 361-4680
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: Closed
*Satellite office located in
Kennebunk, Maine is staffed for scheduled appointments made through the York office only *
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Brennan & Rogers, PLLC
279 York Street (PO Box 467)
York, Maine 03909 (207) 361-4680
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