I Inherited a House. What Should I Do Next?
Inherited a house? Before deciding whether to move in, sell, or rent an inherited property, confirm ownership, evaluate costs, document its value, and understand the tax and family consequences.
Living Trust 101: What It Is and How It Is Set Up
Learn what a living (revocable) trust is, what it does and doesn't do, how it avoids probate, and the most common mistakes families make - including failing to fund the trust.
How to Respond to a Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC)
Receiving a Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage can feel alarming, especially while you're recovering from an illness or surgery.
What the New Social Security Trust Fund Report Means for You
Every year, federal officials release a report on the Social Security program's finances. According to the 2026 report, the reserves used to pay retirement and survivor benefits are being depleted faster than expected. Congress must act before the program becomes unable to pay all scheduled benefits.
How Does the Slayer Statute Relate to the Nick Reiner Case?
A legal fight is underway over whether Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, can access his trust funds. Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances in his parents' 2025 deaths.
7 Steps Before Meeting With an Estate Planning Attorney
Making a will is easier when you prepare before meeting with an estate planning attorney. You do not need to have every decision finalized, but gathering information about your assets, loved ones, and wishes can help your attorney understand your situation and identify issues that may need special attention.
Elder Abuse Law: What Families Should Know in 2026
Learn what the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act (EAPPA) is, what changed after it passed, how AI and crypto scams target older adults, and to report suspected abuse or fraud.
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.