Brennan & Rogers, PLLC

11/04/2026

💜 November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, with November 1-7 recognized as Hospice and Palliative Care Week.

When facing a serious illness, the focus should be on comfort, quality of life, and spending meaningful time with the people who matter most.

Estate planning can play an important role in helping individuals maintain control over their medical, personal, and financial decisions during these difficult times.

Having the right documents in place can help:

⚖️ Identify someone you trust to make health care decisions on your behalf.

💜 Communicate your wishes regarding medical treatment and end-of-life care.

📋 Ensure someone can manage financial responsibilities if you become unable to do so.

🏡 Provide guidance for loved ones and help reduce uncertainty during an already challenging time.

Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and quality of life. Estate planning helps ensure that your wishes, values, and priorities remain part of the conversation.

Planning ahead is one way to care for the people you love.

This November, take a moment to review your estate plan and consider whether it reflects your wishes for the future.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational and educational purposes only and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship with Brennan & Rogers, PLLC, or its attorneys. Laws vary by jurisdiction, and the information provided may not apply to your specific circumstances. Please consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your individual situation.

11/03/2026

11/02/2026

Multigenerational living is on the rise in the United States. Previous assumptions about who will be financially independent and who may need support no longer hold. As those assumptions change, whether the situation is an adult child supporting a retired parent or vice versa, so should the estate plan.

https://brennanrogers.com/2026/10/26/family-support-goes-both-ways-planning-across-generations/

Multigenerational living is on the rise in the United States. Previous assumptions about who will be financially independent and who may need support no longer hold. As those assumptions change, whether the situation is an adult child supporting a retired parent or vice versa, so should the estate p...

10/31/2026

🎃 Don't Let Your Estate Plan Be a Scary Surprise! 👻

As October comes to a close, so does Estate Planning Awareness Month, but planning for life's unexpected twists and turns is important year-round!

From creating a will and establishing trusts to preparing healthcare directives and powers of attorney, estate planning helps protect the people you love and ensures your wishes are known if the unexpected happens.

This Halloween, skip the frightening surprises and give yourself and your loved ones something far more valuable: peace of mind.

Not sure where to begin? There's no better time than now to start thinking about your future and the legacy you want to leave behind.

🍂 Plan ahead. Protect tomorrow.

Contact us today, and we'll get you started!

10/30/2026

A denial is not necessarily final. When patients appealed, Medicare Advantage organizations overturned 36 percent of long-term care hospital denials, 43 percent of inpatient rehabilitation denials, and 95 percent of skilled nursing facility denials.

https://brennanrogers.com/2026/10/26/what-to-do-if-your-medicare-advantage-plan-denies-rehab/

If you have Medicare Advantage and have recently been hospitalized, a doctor may say you need more care after leaving the hospital, whether at an inpatient rehabilitation facility or rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility, or long-term care hospital. But what if your Medicare Advantage plan...

10/28/2026

A grandparent doesn't need to wait for a formal custody order to amend their estate plan. If the family now depends on the grandparent more than when the plan was created, the plan may need updating.

https://brennanrogers.com/2026/10/26/how-raising-a-grandchild-changes-the-estate-plan/

Grandparents have always played an important role in helping raise younger generations. From picking children up from school to providing childcare while parents work, they step in when families need an extra set of hands. 

10/25/2026

Estate Planning in 2026: Estate Planning is for Everyone

Estate planning is about more than deciding who inherits your assets. It's about protecting your wishes, preparing for life's unexpected changes, and helping the people you love navigate the future with greater clarity.

Here are six important areas to review in your estate plan:

📋 Plan for incapacity. Make sure you have appropriate financial and health care documents in place in case you cannot make decisions for yourself.

💻 Protect your digital assets. Consider what will happen to your online accounts, digital photos, financial accounts, and other digital property.

📝 Review beneficiary designations. Life insurance, retirement accounts, and other financial assets may pass according to beneficiary designations rather than your will.

❤️ Protect your loved ones. Consider the needs of minor children, young adults, loved ones with disabilities, and blended families when planning inheritances.

🏡 Prepare for long-term care. Explore potential care costs, available resources, insurance options, and whether Medicaid (MaineCare in Maine) planning may be appropriate.

🔄 Review and update your plan. Marriage, divorce, births, deaths, changes in health, and major financial changes can all affect your estate planning needs.

The takeaway? Estate planning isn't just about wealth. It's about making your wishes known, protecting your choices, and planning for life's transitions. You need a plan that reflects your life and the people who matter most.

Start where you are. Take one step at a time.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational and educational purposes only and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship with Brennan & Rogers, PLLC, or its attorneys. Laws vary by jurisdiction, and the information provided may not apply to your specific circumstances. Please consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your individual situation.

10/24/2026

Creating an estate plan is an important step. Keeping it current is just as important.

A marriage, divorce, a new child, a change in health, a major financial decision, or the loss of a loved one may mean it's time to revisit your documents.

Even without a major life event, periodic reviews can help you identify outdated information, reconsider your choices, and make sure your plan continues to reflect your wishes.

And remember: you don't need to be wealthy to need an estate plan. Estate planning is about protecting your choices, preparing for life's transitions, and helping the people you care about.

Start where you are. Take one step at a time.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational and educational purposes only and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship with Brennan & Rogers, PLLC, or its attorneys. Laws vary by jurisdiction, and the information provided may not apply to your specific circumstances. Please consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your individual situation.