Estate Planning

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...

if you postpone planning until it is too late, you run the risk that your intended beneficiaries -- those you love the most -- may not receive what you would want them to receive.

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...

Many people think that estate plans may be for someone else, but certainly not them. Here are ten compelling reasons to set up an estate plan, no matter what your age or net worth.

Without major structural changes, long-term care insurance will never play more than a small role in financing long-term care, according to a ne...

Passing on money to the next generation is not as straightforward as it might seem. A father-and-son legal team has written a how-to guide to identifying and resolving the many inheritance problems that can arise.

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

Two elder law attorneys have written a lively and entertaining book full of advice to baby boomers on how to put their own affairs in order as well as help their parents as they age.