Elder Law News

My mom had a stroke and is now bedridden. She has a $15,000 whole life insurance policy that we believe may make her ineligible for Medicaid in Texas due to its cash value. We have researched [...]

Mom, who will be 99 years old in January, is currently on Medicaid and may soon move to a nursing home. She deeded her home to her three children over 10 years ago. If we don’t sell the home [...]

Medicare beneficiaries could face higher Part D prescription drug premiums in 2027 after the Trump administration announced that it will end a federal subsidy program that has helped hold [...]

Learn the warning signs of family conflict over aging parents and practical ways to protect loved ones and prevent disputes.

Federal officials will not allow new enrollments from Medicare hospice or home health agencies until at least after mid-November as part of an effort to avoid fraud.

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 [...]

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 [...]

The lack of affordable ways to pay for long-term care can create difficult choices for families. Without a plan for long-term care expenses, older adults may need to rely on relatives, [...]

As a power of attorney (POA), should I talk with financial institutions and let them know a challenge to my POA is possible?

My mom and dad owned a home. He went into a nursing home under Medicaid and later passed away. My mom retained the home (not recovered under Medicaid Recovery) because she still lived [...]