Estate Planning

An accountant explains how taxes and penalties could consume up to 90 percent of a retirement account, and offers five easy steps to prevent this from happening.

If you have a special needs child and are worried about what will happen to that child when you die, this detailed book helps you secure the child's future.

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

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

A renowned elder law attorney offers poignant essays drawn from more than 40 years of compassionate and skillful practice.

Gifting assets to your grandchildren isn't just a nice thing to do; it can reduce the size of your estate and the ta...

We are all living longer, so how do we make our money last and get the most out of our extended old age? That is the question posed by Adriane Berg, elder law attorney and radio host, in this...

On the 20th anniversary of the law establishing the reverse mortgage program, reverse mortgages are getting a closer look thanks to a Senate hea...

You may feel that you have given one child more during your life, so he or she should get less in your will. Or you may want to cut out an heir altogether. Whatever the reason, disinheriting a close relative...