How the Federal Fair Housing Act Protects Older Adults
Many older adults are protected from housing discrimination through the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA)'s disability protections.
When Your Child Turns 18: Powers of Attorney and HIPAA Forms
Turning 18 is a milestone worth celebrating, but it comes with legal boundaries that most families often don't anticipate until they run into them.
Can Medicare Deny Coverage Based on Lack of Improvement?
Medicare law says that services are covered if they are reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury -- language that does not turn solely on whether someone will get better.
What to Do If You Lose Your Medicare Advantage Plan
If your Medicare Advantage plan is terminated or leaves your area, you'll revert to Original Medicare, but you must act to keep drug coverage. Learn deadlines, options, and how to get free help.
Choosing the Best Executor for Your Estate
Choosing a family member to serve as your executor can be cost-effective, but the role is time-consuming and can strain relationships. Having a lawyer as your executor can add expertise and neutrality, but you should understand the full fee structure and watch for conflicts if the lawyer also drafted your will.
Couples, Retirement Accounts, and Financial Infidelity
Financial infidelity is often associated with secret credit cards, hidden debt, or undisclosed spending. But it can also involve one of a couple's most important long-term assets: retirement savings.
Estate Planning Lessons From Tony Hsieh’s $500M Mystery Will
For several years after the death of Tony Hsieh, the estate proceeded under the assumption that no will had been found. Then, in 2025, a priority mail envelope arrived at a Nevada law firm. Inside was a seven-page document dated March 13, 2015, purporting to be Hsieh's last will and testament.
TV Show Explores Senior Housing and Long-Term Care Options
A new TV show explores the emotional landscape of exploring housing options later in life: the attachments people carry, the family conversations that don't always go as planned, and the relief that often follows a decision everyone was afraid to make.
Estate Planning When You Have a Stepfamily or Blended Family
Proper estate planning allows parents in a stepfamily or blended family to provide financial security for a surviving spouse and ensure that children from prior relationships are treated fairly.
When to Hire a Home Care Service for an Older Adult
Is it time to consider in-home care for an aging loved one? Here are some ways to tell.