Author Archives: Clarence Richardson Jr.

On September 26, 2018 Elder Law Attorney Clarence Richardson joined other members of the West Suburban Area Alzheimer’s Partnership in becoming Dementia Friends. Beth Soltzberg, Director of Alzheimer’s/Related Disorders Family Support Program at Jewish Family & Children’s Services led the one hour training session at Waterstone at the Circle, a senior living community in Chestnut Hill.

Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. By helping everyone in a community understand what dementia is and how it affects people, each of us can make a difference for people who are living with dementia and the people who care about them. Attorney Richardson plans to complete his training and become a Dementia Friends Champion within the next year.

Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, Dementia Friends is spreading across the globe, and is now available in the United States. For more information, please visit Dementia Friends of Massachusetts.

On Wednesday August 22nd The Law Offices of Timothy Loff bade a fond farewell to our 2018 summer intern, Noah Richardson.

Noah came to LOTL via the Waltham Partnership for Youth and their Summer Internship Program which connects students with paid internships in a wide range of fields. Over a six week period, Noah worked primarily with Attorney Clarence Richardson, assisting with archiving documents, phone coverage and visiting a number of the area’s probate courts. Additionally he worked independently on a project investigating Massachusetts coastal land rights.

Noah headed back to school to complete his senior year at Waltham High at the end of August with current plans to pursue a career in Law.

Thanks for all your help Noah!

The 2018 Wicked Local Readers Choice Awards have been announced!

In the Newton Local Services category Elder Law Attorney Timothy Loff, with offices in Newton Center, was voted Best Attorney/Lawyer by readers of the Newton Tab.

Attorney Loff was very surprised to hear of the award as he was completely unaware of his nomination.

“A friend called me from Wellesley and said, “Congratulations on your award.”  I didn’t know what he was talking about,” Loff related.

“He finally texted me a photo of the page from the Wellesley Townsman as proof!”

As noted in a May 29th article in Wicked Local Arlington, Elder Law Attorney Timothy Loff spoke to an audience of approximately 100 members at the Retired Men’s Club of Arlington on the topic of, “How to protect yourself and help your loved ones during your Golden Years.”

The presentation covered Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Medical Privacy Forms, Burial Directives, and discussed how these documents work and why you need them.

Attorney Loff’s thirty year practice is focused on Probate matters, and representing individuals and families on Estate and Healthcare planning.  If you are interested in having Attorney Loff speak to your group on Elder Law issues, please contact his Newton office.

Attorneys Tim Loff and Clarence Richardson with WPY Executive Director Kaytie Dowcett

Attorneys Timothy Loff and Clarence Richardson spent an inspirational morning at the Waltham Partnership for Youth Linking Education & Business Breakfast. Each year, WPY brings nearly 200 people together from Waltham’s business and education communities to celebrate partnerships and explore ways to work together to increase opportunities and outcomes for all Waltham youth.  The Law Offices of Timothy Loff were pleased to be an event sponsor.

Keynote Speaker Dr. Melodie Knowlton

This year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Melodie Knowlton, heads the Thomas M. Menino Vertex Learning Lab, a 3,000sq. ft. classroom and laboratory space at Vertex’s corporate headquarters in Boston. The Learning Lab’s mission is to inspire and equip under-resourced youth to become the next generation of scientific leaders and health care professionals.

The Waltham Partnership for Youth gave its Good Neighbor Award to Brandeis University, especially noting the contributions of Marya Levenson, Director of the Education Department at Brandeis, Lucas Malo, Director of Community Service at Brandeis, and Anique Olivier Mason, Director of Education, Outreach and Diversity at the Brandeis Materials Research Science and Engineering Center.

The Law Offices Of Timothy Loff is also pleased to announce our participation in Waltham Partnership for Youth’s Summer Internship program.   For the second year in a row Loff Law will host a paid intern from Waltham High School and introduce them to the legal field.

Learn more:

• Waltham Partnership for Youth
• Dr. Melodie Knowlton
• WPY Good Neighbor Award

On January 19, 2015 in honor of the late Martin Luther King, Jr. Timothy Loff and Clarence Richardson helped prepare and serve meals at the Pine Street Inn located in Boston. If you were unable to volunteer some of your time this year we hope that you are able to next year, because it is a wonderful experience to help those in need!

If you receive a call regarding past due balances, but have recently paid your bill call National Grid to be sure it is not a scam. The customer service number is at the end of the article below.

NATIONAL GRID WARNS NEW ENGLAND CUSTOMERS OF LATEST PAYMENT SCAM

Company Reminds Customers Phone Payments Are Accepted, But Never Demanded

WALTHAM. Mass., — National Grid is warning its customers of a new, nationwide utility bill scam. In the past several days National Grid electric customers have received telephone calls from individuals claiming to work for National Grid. These scammers demand payment, through a pre-paid card, on past due balances for electric accounts and threaten customers that their service will immediately be shut-off for non-payment. In some cases the caller also tells the customer that they may have a faulty meter that is dangerous and in need of replacing for a substantial fee. The electric meter is the property of National Grid. Customers are not responsible for meter replacement costs. Callers are then directed to purchase a pre-paid card to make an immediate payment in order to keep their power on.

National Grid does contact customers with past due balances by phone to offer payment options, but never demands direct payment over the telephone. If customers wish, they can arrange for a payment by check, credit card or debit card if they speak directly to a customer service representative. Payment can also be made by credit card or debit card without a representative’s assistance. Customers who have received calls demanding immediate payment through a pre-paid card or who have billing questions should call the Customer Contact Center. Customers in New England can call 1-800-322-3223.

If you live in Newton and are looking to give back to the community and save some money or your taxes you should take a look at the link below.  This link will take you to website for the Newton Senior Tax Work-Off Program.  This program provides qualified seniors, who work up to 125 hours for the city, a rebate of up to $1000 against their real estate taxes.

Even if you are not a senior, you may be able to help a friend or loved one.  The program has been recently expanded to allow a ‘proxy’ to work on behalf of a senior that qualifies.  The tax rebate earned would go to the senior’s real estate taxes.  For more information click the link below, or contact Lynn Feinman at the Department of Senior Services (617)796-1675.

http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/seniors/aging/tax.asp