This article was originally published on Jan 18, 2012 and has been carried over from our previous website. Some legal details, dollar figures, and program rules may have changed since then — please contact us for current guidance.

I'll be speaking on "Planning for the Cost of Long-Term Care" this coming Thursday, January 19 at 2:30 PM at Avery Crossing, an assisted living facility located at 110 West Street (cross street is Highland Avenue) in Needham. I hope to see you there!