Estate Planning

New research concludes that while the existence of the Medicaid program is discouraging the purchase of long-term ca...

Two financial experts have written a valuable primer for those who are involved in their parents' financial lives.

Two ElderLawAnswers member attorneys offer concise definitions of common estate planning terms.

This guide provides a way for adults, while they are still of sound mind, to map out in detail the care they would wish to receive if they become incapacitated.

Many courts are still doing a poor job of monitoring guardians to prevent the abuse of wards, the persons placed und...

Inheriting real estate from your parents is either a blessing or a burden -- or a little bit of both. Figuring out what to do with the property can be overwhelming, so it is good to carefully think through all...

If you become incapacitated, who will make your medical decisions? A health care proxy allows you to appoint someone else to act as your agent for medical decisions.

Beginning July 1, 2006, Medicaid applicants in most states will have to show proof of citizenship or nationality in ...

Two ElderLawAnswers member attorneys have written an easy-to-understand guide to financial planning for Alzheimer's patients.