Estate Planning

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

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

Prepaying for your funeral is one way to ease the burden on your family following your death and make sure your wishes are carried out. But pre-paid funeral plans come with risks, so you need to exercise care when purchasing...

Two practicing elder law attorneys offer clearly-written guidance on how to safeguard your money, health and independence.

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

Written by a former Secretary of Aging for Pennsylvania who also has experience caring for an elderly relative, the book covers the gamut of aging issues -- from common diseases elders face to the basics of estate planning.

A highly readable survey of the estate planning and long-term care choices that could spell the difference between financial stability and ruin for families.

How likely is it that you will need long-term care, and how much will you have to put aside to pay for it? An analy...