Thomas P. Clougherty, Esq., CFP®, CELA®, Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by Noticed©

BRAINTREE, Mass., April 26, 2018 (Newswire.com) - Thomas P. Clougherty, Esq., CFP®, CELA®, Founder, Clougherty & Associates, United Senior Advisors, Inc.*, has joined Noticed©, an invitation-only service for distinguished professionals. Clougherty has been chosen as a Distinguished Lawyer™ based on peer reviews and ratings, dozens of recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.

Clougherty outshines others in his field due to his extensive educational background, numerous awards and recognitions, and career longevity. He earned his B.A. in political science in 1989 from the University of San Diego and his J.D. in 1996 from the Massachusetts School of Law.

In the past, the pooled trusts could be funded at any age, but MassHealth (i.e. Medicaid) just passed new regulations that bars funding a pooled trust after age sixty-five as a disqualifying transfer. The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Elder Law Academy (NAELA) has two bills pending before the Massachusetts Legislature to keep the current Pooled Trust regulations in place.

Thomas P. Clougherty, Esq., CFP®, CELA®, Founder, Clougherty & Associates, United Senior Advisors, Inc.

With over 20 years dedicated to law, Clougherty brings a wealth of knowledge to his industry, and, in particular, to his area of specialization, elder law. When asked why he decided to pursue a career in law, Clougherty said:

"I took a class called 'Introduction to The Law' [in high school] and from then on I knew I wanted to become an attorney. I’ve always wanted to assist people in need and help solve their problems in some type of legal capacity. The Legal Profession seemed to be the perfect career path to enable me to accomplish my goals."

Clougherty is a Certified Elder Law Attorney* (CELA®) and Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and the founder of Clougherty & Associates and its affiliate, United Senior Advisors, Inc.** He uses his advanced certification to provide comprehensive legal guidance and life care planning to seniors, disabled adults, and their families. For his industry-leading service, Clougherty has been recognized in Boston Magazine as a Five Star Wealth Manager.

One of only a few attorneys in the country who is both a CELA® and CFB®, Clougherty possesses the in-depth knowledge required to address the complex and varied needs of his clients, both from a legal and a financial** perspective. From long-term care to asset protection and the associated legal issues, his extensive experience and credentials allow him to design and implement the best possible plans for seniors, disabled adults, and their families.

As a thought leader in his field, Clougherty periodically presents seminars for professionals and clients on the latest developments in elder law. In particular, he is paying attention to how changes in the Massachusetts regulations for pooled trust options may affect his practice. He noted:

"A pooled trust allows individuals with disabilities to transfer assets into a trust administered by a nonprofit entity. The funds are not counted against usual asset limits for eligibility and are ideal for those with modest means. In the past, the pooled trusts could be funded at any age, but Masshealth (i.e. Medicaid) just passed new regulations that bars funding a pooled trust after age sixty-five as a disqualifying transfer. The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Elder Law Academy (NAELA) has two bills pending before the Massachusetts Legislature to keep the current Pooled Trust regulations in place."

For more information, visit Clougherty's profile on the Noticed© website here: https://noticed.co/members/thomas-p,-clougherty,-esq,-cfp%C2%AE-cela/3301cf1f2b238dc6

*Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation.
**United Senior Advisors, Inc., and its employees are not registered investment advisors, nor do they offer or sell securities.

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