Estate Planning

A California case about to go to trial will test what constitutes lying about one&#39s health on an application for ...

A new report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office concludes that whether consumers will be stuck with a large long-term care insurance premium increase...

How can you ensure that your special needs child will remain well cared for and secure once others assume the role of guardian or caregiver?...

Becoming a widow at any age is one of the most difficult crises any woman has to face. This book provides a guide to achieving emotional and financial well-being after the loss of a husband.

A North Dakota court decision involving a trust highlights the importance of taking current and potential step-relationships into account when planning your estate.

An elderly Pennsylvania husband and wife are being asked to pay their deceased adult son's medical bills under a law making family members responsible for a loved ones' unpaid bills. ...

Federal rules protect certain spouses of reverse mortgage holders from being forced out of their homes when the mortgage holder dies.

Reverse mortgages can be a big help to seniors needing extra cash, but they can become a nightmare for their heirs.

Many seniors consider transferring assets for estate and long-term care planning purposes, or just to help out children and grandchildren.