Elder Law News

Adopting a pet, especially a dog or a cat, offers benefits such as constant companionship and unconditional love. For older adults, the benefits of a senior pet can be even greater.

The bipartisan Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home (WISH) Act aims to establish a federal long-term care insurance trust fund.

Financial concerns and preparation strategies vary among different generations of Americans. From baby boomers entering retirement to Gen Zers just beginning their careers, members of [...]

Establishing an advance directive can serve as a powerful expression of your personal values and autonomy. 

Recent restructuring at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising concerns among advocates and some lawmakers regarding their potential effects on older adults and [...]

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of stress on our lives and embrace strategies to manage it effectively.

Medicaid, a vital program providing health care for low-income individuals, is facing potential funding cuts that could significantly affect older adults and people with [...]

As a beneficiary of my parents' assets, is the courthouse required to provide me with a copy of my parents' will?

Can a medically disabled person be a medical power of attorney (POA) for an elderly family member?

As executor of an estate, do I have to supply all beneficiaries with the final tax return and all the bank statements?