Elder Law News

COVID vaccines are starting to roll out to nursing homes across the country, signaling the beginning of the end of the pandemic. Once your loved one has had both doses of the vaccine, you may [...]

President Trump’s plan to send $200 drug-discount cards to Medicare beneficiaries has cleared one hurdle, but it isn’t clear whether the administration will have enough time to actually get [...]

Buying long-term care insurance is one way to protect against the high cost of long-term care. However, this type of insurance may not be for everyone, so consider all your options.

A power of attorney and a health care proxy are two of the most important estate planning documents you can have, but in some instances they may be useless if they don't comply with the [...]

Many employers offer critical illness insurance as part of their benefit package. What is this insurance and is it worth purchasing? You should consider your options before paying for a plan. 

As we enter the giving season, there is an additional reason to be charitable this year. Congress enacted a special provision that allows more people to easily deduct up to $300 in donations [...]

If you are experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, you may want to consider withdrawing money from your retirement account while you still can. The special exemption [...]

Life estates can be an excellent tool for Medicaid planning, probate avoidance and tax efficiency, but there are potential problems to look out for. Knowing the implications and risks of a [...]

As Medicare premiums rise, a Medicare Advantage plan can seem like an attractive option. But if you are considering switching from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan, you need to [...]

The fiscal outlook for state Medicaid programs is bleak, according to three reports released by the Kaiser Commissio...