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As a power of attorney (POA), should I talk with financial institutions and let them know a challenge to my POA is possible?...

My mother is in declining physical and cognitive health. My father's will left everything to her. She wants to leave everything to my sister and me, to be split equally. My sister is power of attorney (POA), so she can't...

Mom has dementia and is in a memory care home. I have been going through soe papers and found some stock certificates. Who would I contact for help with them?...

Every year, federal officials release a report on the Social Security program's finances. According to the 2026 report, the reserves used to pay retirement and survivor benefits are being depleted faster than expected. Congress must act before the program becomes unable to...

If you've logged into a MyChart account or a bank app recently, you've probably had to confirm your identity with a text message or an authentication app. That kind of extra security step has become routine for everyday accounts. But the...

Medicare generally does not cover routine blood-based Alzheimer's screening tests under current law. That could change with the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act.

If you inherit a house, stocks, or other property, you generally do not owe federal income tax simply because you received it. Taxes may come into play later if you sell the property for more than its adjusted tax basis. Fortunately,...

If you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, you have the option to enroll in a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP). Not every D-SNP works the same way, and the best plan on paper isn't always the best plan...

Abuse and neglect in long-term care can be difficult to detect, especially when a resident has cognitive decline or communication difficulties, or fears retaliation. You do not need to determine whether conduct legally qualifies as abuse before asking for help.