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My sister revised my mother's will when my mother had dementia. I believe my sister stole money from my mother during that time. How can I see if my mother had a living will or not?...

My husband has lived in a nursing home since December 2024. He is on Medicaid and is diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. Each month, I write a check to the nursing home for the gross amount of his Railroad Retirement...

For many older adults, taking prescription medications keeps them healthy and independent. But sometimes patients discover that their prescription cannot be refilled, even when their doctor says they need the medication. Often the culprit is something called prior authorization.

When a person dies, their last will and testament is meant to provide clarity about how their estate will be distributed. But what happens when you believe that a loved one's will doesn't reflect their true wishes or that something...

Being excluded from probate can feel isolating, unfair, and overwhelming, especially while you are also grieving. However, the law provides meaningful protections and avenues for recourse.

Many free online tools can be a good starting point for researching possible retirement locations and helping you to reflect on your preferences or needs.

More than one in four Americans live in a state where medical aid-in-dying (MAID) is legal. MAID is lawful only when every legal requirement is met. Failing to meet these strict criteria can result in questions about the person's decision-making capacity,...

Socially assistive, AI-powered companion robots are being tested to help older adults who prefer to remain in their homes rather than enter institutional care.

No one can control markets, Federal Reserve policy, or global financial or political events. But people can control their response: their preparedness, their plans, and their financial structures.