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My 94-year-old mother wants to apply for Medicaid but has $6,000 in savings. Can she give a $999 gift to each of her three children in 2025 and in 2026?...

The 'affordability crisis' is fueling a surge in financial elder abuse, including 'inheritance impatience' and 'inheritance preservation' schemes. Pushed to their financial limits, adult children are asking parents to hand over their wealth early, or to stop spending it.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the Medicare premiums and deductibles for 2026.

Emerging technologies can now monitor older adults to reduce and respond to falls. However, this enhanced monitoring comes with privacy concerns.

If you're 50 or older and in a high-income bracket, a new rule means that a familiar tax deduction for extra catch‐up contributions to your 401(k) may vanish and you'll be required to make those extra contributions to an after-tax...

As the median cost of a funeral in the United States, including viewing and burial, reaches more than $8,000, new findings reveal that one in three Americans are taking on debt to cover a loved one's funeral expenses.

Trusts are a common tool for bypassing probate, but states offer other options as well. These vary widely, underscoring the importance of understanding local laws if probate avoidance is a priority.

Understanding why long-term care insurance denials happen and how to avoid them can save families significant stress and expense.

Elderlaw 101

How do I plan for my husband's and my wishes to be honored regarding our care at our home? With a blended family and several grandchildren, we are considering appointing another family member to oversee the implementation of our wishes.