I’m Being Excluded From the Probate Process. What Do I Do?
Being excluded from probate can feel isolating, unfair, and overwhelming, especially while you are also grieving. However, the law provides meaningful protections and avenues for recourse.
Free Online Tools for Choosing Where to Retire
Many free online tools can be a good starting point for researching possible retirement locations and helping you to reflect on your preferences or needs.
New Research on Dementia Risk Factors, Screenings
Reducing the risk of developing dementia and identifying risk early can prove essential for older adults. A growing body of research links dementia to loneliness, depression, insomnia, and even food insecurity.
Family Caregivers in the U.S. Divided by Gender, Birth Order
In many American families, the burden of family caregiving lands disproportionately on women, geography often governs who helps, and expectations about fairness are often more idealistic than realistic.
9 FAQs for Agents Under a Power of Attorney
Serving as an agent under a power of attorney? Learn your fiduciary duties, when authority begins, and how to keep records, avoid liability, handle co-agents, resign, and more.
Benjamin Franklin’s Estate Planning Lessons
Benjamin Franklin didn't just leave behind inventions, famous sayings, and a founding role in American history. He also left behind one of the most audacious estate planning experiments ever attempted - a plan designed to outlive everyone involved by centuries.
Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance: Keeping Older Adults Safe
Aging in place and safety are not mutually exclusive. Many practical steps can reduce risks and provide reassurance to concerned family members.
What We Know So Far About the New Medicaid Work Requirements
To stay eligible for Medicaid, most adult Medicaid enrollees who are between the ages of 19 and 64 and who do not meet work requirement exemptions will need to document that they meet a minimum of 80 hours per month of qualifying activities, such as community service or enrollment in school.
A New Peak: Older Adult Outdoor Activity Rates Climb
Effective legal and financial planning for seniors with active lifestyles requires more than a traditional estate plan. Specialized documents can better address the risks of injury, temporary incapacity, and logistical issues that may arise during short-term disruptions while away from home.
Why and How to Change an Irrevocable Trust
Even a well-drafted trust can fail to work the way the grantor intended. Laws change, family circumstances evolve, assets move in and out of the trust, and trustees make mistakes. The good news is that "irrevocable" does not always mean untouchable.