Estate Planning

Your will is a legally-binding statement directing who will receive your property at your death.  Why should you have a will? Here are some reasons.

Elderlaw 101

Many people periodically update their wills or other estate plans, but don't update who will receive distributions from their retirement plans.

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

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.

Litigation over James Brown’s estate has been dragging on for 14 years, but the case just took a big step towards resolution. ...

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