My mom has a power of attorney with both my brother and me named as agents. The power of attorney document lists our wrong addresses -- we have all moved since she first had it drafted. Is it still good?...

After staying the same last year, Medicare’s Part B premium will increase slightly in 2019. The premium will increase $1.50 from $134 a month to $135.50.

The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8 percent increase in benefits in 2019, the largest increase since 2012.

Do you have the right Medicare plan? It is fall, which means it is time to think about whether your current plan is still giving you the best coverage or whether a new plan could save you money or offer...

A recent case involving basketball star Caldwell Jones demonstrates the danger in having only one spouse's name on a reverse mortgage.

I need to find out if I should switch my husband, who is in a nursing home, to original Medicare now that Medicaid has approved him for benefits. We have a Medicare Advantage HMO plan that covers his medications. Also,...

My father went into a nursing home in Pennsylvania in December 2005. He immediately applied for Medicaid and had to cash in all his assets. His spouse was allowed to keep all her assets, their home, and one vehicle. In...

The Department of Veterans Affairs has finalized new rules that make it more difficult to qualify for long-term care benefits. The rules establish an asset limit and asset transfer penalties for claimants applying for VA pension benefits.

My mother has a life estate in her current house. She would like to sell her house and purchase a smaller home. All the parties are in agreement. Can she purchase a life estate in the new house? How does...