Rebecca E. Lamarre

My practice focuses primarily on representing nursing facilities and other long-term care providers in matters involving payment, guardianship, probate, fiduciaries, and public benefits. I work closely with facility administrators, business offices, and leadership teams to identify practical solutions to complex issues involving residents, families, and those responsible for managing a resident’s affairs.

I represent long-term care providers in collection actions, guardianship proceedings, probate and estate matters, and litigation involving fiduciaries who have failed to appropriately manage or apply a resident’s funds toward the cost of care. I also assist facilities with Medicaid-related issues, including delayed or unsuccessful applications, eligibility and cost-of-care issues, and situations in which no one is willing or able to take the steps necessary to obtain benefits for a resident.

Recognizing that a facility’s options often extend beyond a traditional collection action, I focus on identifying the legal remedy most likely to produce a meaningful result. Depending on the circumstances, that may include pursuing a guardianship, opening or participating in a probate estate, seeking the appointment of an appropriate fiduciary, pursuing claims against individuals responsible for a resident’s funds, or negotiating a resolution before litigation becomes necessary.

I also counsel long-term care providers proactively to help prevent payment issues from becoming costly collection disputes. I educate clients about the legal and practical options available when payment problems arise and advise facilities on best practices for admissions and financial documentation, including identifying and obtaining relevant estate planning and fiduciary documents, such as powers of attorney and trusts. My goal is not simply to collect outstanding balances, but to help facilities develop practices that reduce collection disputes and preserve their ability to obtain payment when problems arise.

In addition to my long-term care practice, I represent individuals and families in guardianship proceedings and contested estate and probate matters. I assist clients facing difficult family dynamics, concerns about the care or finances of an incapacitated loved one, fiduciary misconduct, and disputes over the administration of estates. I help clients understand their options and pursue practical resolutions while remaining prepared to litigate when necessary.

On a personal note, I have been a resident of New England my entire life. I received my undergraduate degree from Roger Williams University and my Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law. I am proud to serve on the Board of Directors of the Front Door Agency in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Today, my husband and I are raising our three children in New Hampshire, along with our dog and our ever-entertaining flocks of ducks and geese.

Planning for the end of one’s life can often be an overwhelming and emotionally fraught process. As a trusts and estates attorney with over a decade of drafting experience, I’ve made it my mission to navigate clients through this difficult process and implement a plan that accomplishes their goals after their deaths, while minimizing the complexities and expenses of estate taxes and probate costs.

I help clients identify and plan for their individual estate needs, draft the documents to meet those needs—including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and other more specializied planning such as special needs trusts—and walk their families through probate and trust administration after the client has passed.

I also devote a portion of my practice to Medicaid assistance—including preparing and submitting applications. This area can be particularly confusing, as it is rife with misinformation. Having an experienced attorney on your side ensures you avoid bureaucratic obstacles while maximizing your benefits. This can be particularly crucial when it comes to the stress and upheaval of moving to a long-term care facility.

In short, I’m devoted to being a trusted partner and guide for my clients and their families as they deal with these particularly stressful life events—simplifying and clarifying the complex legal processes that surround them.

On a personal note, I’ve been a resident of New England my entire life. I grew up in Massachusetts, attended Roger Williams University in Rhode Island for my undergrad, and received my Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Connecticut. After law school, I resided in New Hampshire before returning to Massachusetts. Today, my husband and I are delighted to be raising our three children in my childhood home, along with our dog and our flocks of ducks and geese.