THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 Page 13 Free COVID-19 testing site at RHS Testing available through Aug. 13 as part of the Baker-Polito Admin. “Stop the Spread” initiative M ayor Brian Arrigo and the Revere Board of Health announced a free COVID-19 testing site at Revere High School from July 27-August 13 as part of the Baker-Polito Administration’s “Stop the Spread” initiative. Walk-up and drive-thru testing is available Monday through Saturday in the Revere High School parking lot at no cost, with no insurance, no identifi - cation and no appointment required. Results will be communicated to the individual within two to three days. The testing site hours of operation are as follows: • Monday, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. • Tuesday, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. • Wednesday, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. • Thursday, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. • Friday, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. • Saturday, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. “Testing is one of the most important tools we have to contain the spread of Covid-19 and I’m encouraging everyone to take advantage of this opportunity,” said Mayor Arrigo. “We know that convenience and cost are key and are grateful to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Department of Public Health for providing Revere residents with this resource.” This “Stop the Spread” initiative is a data-driven eff ort to reduce the prevalence of COVID-19 in communities that are above the state average in total cases and positive test rate and that have experienced a decline in testing levels since April. Revere residents are urged to take advantage of the availability of this new testing opportunity, even if they are asymptomatic. While this site was launched in Revere, it is open to all residents of the Commonwealth. Residents are reminded that if they test positive for COVID-19 to please answer the call when they are contacted by the Community Tracing Collaborative or the Revere Board of Health. Also, any individual who needs a safe place to isolate can call (617) 367-5150 to access an isolation and recovery site at no cost. BOARD OF HEARING DECISION SUPPORTING DATE OF DEED BEING THE DATE OF TRANSFER By Joseph D. Cataldo A Board of Hearing decision rendered on June 17, 2020, confi rmed that the date that the deed was executed is to be considered the date of transfer and not the date the deed was actually recorded. MassHealth had denied benefi ts to the applicant based upon its view that since the deed was actually recorded within fi ve years of submitting the application for MassHealth benefi ts, a disqualifying transfer occurred. Based upon the value of the transferred asset, the applicant would have a penalty period of 317 days. During that penalty period, no MassHealth benefi ts would be paid. The applicant transferred her home to an irrevocable trust and reserved a life estate. MassHealth valued the remainder interest transferred into the trust at $116,344. Chapter 183, Section 1 of the Massachusetts General Laws states that “A deed executed and delivered by the person, or by the attorney for the person, having authority therefore, shall, subject to the limitations of section four, be suffi cient, without any other act or ceremony, to convey land.” In Graves v. Hutchinson, 39 Mass. App. Ct. 634,659 N.E. 2nd 2012, 2016, “Delivery occurs where the grantor intends the deed to eff ect a present transfer of the property conveyed, and the grantee assents to the conveyance.” The hearing offi cer held that since more than fi ve years had elapsed since the applicant had executed the deed, the transfer of the home into the trust was not a disqualifying transfer and not subject to the fi ve year look back period. He went on to say that the applicant’s signature on the deed was evidence that she intended “the deed to affect a present transfer of the property conveyed.” Her son was the trustee of the Trust and by executing the trustee certifi cate as well as the trust instrument itself, acknowledged his assent to the conveyance. This is an important hearing as well as important case law to remember. Oftentimes, deeds are not recorded right after they are executed. Nonetheless, the transfer, as a matter of law, has occurred as of the date of execution of the deed. This is key when determining whether or not you have satisfi ed the fi ve year look back period.. Joseph D. Cataldo is an Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation.
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