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If you inherit a house, stocks, or other property, you generally do not owe federal income tax simply because you received it. Taxes may come into play later if you sell the property for more [...]

If you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, you have the option to enroll in a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP). Not every D-SNP works the same way, and the best plan on paper [...]

The Social Security Administration (SSA) website has announced new online tools for people with pending disability claims, appeals, or recently decided [...]

Abuse and neglect in long-term care can be difficult to detect, especially when a resident has cognitive decline or communication difficulties, or fears retaliation. You do not need to [...]

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has published a notice stating that long-standing federal guidance on disability rights is not enforceable.

When someone dies, their property, debts, and final affairs are sorted out through a legal process called probate. Many families choose to hire a probate attorney to guide them through [...]

Government-impersonation scammers target older adults because they may assume they have savings, established credit, and less familiarity with newer digital tactics.

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.

Many older adults are protected from housing discrimination through the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA)'s disability protections.

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 [...]