Senior Living

Although a nursing home cannot require a child to be personally liable for their parent's nursing home bill, there are circumstances in which children can end up having to pay.

A lawsuit in New York state highlights an issue with some assisted living facilities: No wheelchairs allowed. ...

According to court documents, legendary singer Aretha Franklin did not have a will when she died, opening up her estate to public scrutiny and unnecessary costs and uncertainty. ...

While the new tax law doubles the federal estate tax exemption, meaning the vast majority of estates will not have to pay any federal estate tax, it doesn't mean you should ignore its impact on your estate plan.

When one sibling is named in a power of attorney, there is the potential for disputes with other siblings. No matter which side you are on, it is important to know your rights and limitations.

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

Sometimes seniors find themselves owing past-due federal taxes they cannot afford to pay.  Although notices from the IRS can be especially frightening, there are solutions. ...

New Obama-era rules designed to give nursing home residents more control of their care are gradually going into effect. ...

While the transition from one level of care to another in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) may be advertised as seamless, moving to a higher level of care could mean losing access to privileges and amenities you once enjoyed.