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Does a specific bequest in a will need to be appraised?...

Caring.com has released its 2025 Senior Happiness Index, which sheds light on the states where seniors are the most content, enjoy the most connection with others, and live the longest.

A pet trust is a legal tool that can be put into place to ensure that your dog, cat, or other companion animal receives care even if you are no longer there to provide it. Consider three famous pet trust cases...

Social Security recipients who need to change their direct deposit information and cannot prove their identity online will have to go to a Social Security Administration office to do so.

The new survey reveals the startling misconception that 58 percent of Americans believe Medicare will cover the costs of long-term care.

Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders have certain benefits, including patient autonomy and avoiding unnecessary suffering, as well as some disadvantages, such as potential for misinterpretations by health care providers.

A growing number of Americans are aging and dying alone, leading to complex legal and logistical challenges when accessing sealed apartments and managing estates.

Multigenerational living presents a possible solution to loneliness. For older adults, this is especially important, as they are are at greater risk for social isolation.

If you plan to pass your home on to a family member through your will, keep in mind that your loved one will likely need to go through the court process known as probate to properly transfer the home into...