March 2025

Protecting Your Parents' Assets From Nursing Home Costs

With the exorbitant cost of nursing home care, many families worry about depleting their loved ones’ life savings to pay for the care they need.

Spring Cleaning for Your Estate Plan: Review and Revise

Creating an estate plan is not a one-time task. As your life changes, so should your estate plan.

An Elder Care Lawyer Can Help You Get Medicaid Home Care

Medicaid can provide seniors with financial assistance for home care services. However, since the federal government and the individual states run Medicaid jointly, benefits coverage is different in each state.

How To Get a Disabled Parking Permit

Understanding the types of disabled parking permits available, the process for obtaining them, and where they can be used is necessary for those who require these accommodations.

Tax Break Helps Pay for CCRC Fees

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) - which offer the entire continuum of care under one roof - are an appealing retirement housing option, but they can be very expensive.

Wendy Williams Case Shines Spotlight on Guardianships

The recent struggles of former talk show host Wendy Williams have brought significant attention to the complexities and potential pitfalls of guardianship arrangements.

How Medicaid Changes Could Affect People With Disabilities

Some pundits claim that the Trump administration is considering cuts to the Medicaid program that could be detrimental to people with disabilities and other populations.

Social Security Simplifies Online SSI Application

The Social Security Administration has launched a simplified online application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for some adults.

How to Report Income for SSI Benefits

Because Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility and benefit amounts depend on financial need, recipients must report all sources of income to the SSA.

Wealth Building With Cryptocurrency: A Generational Divide

Cryptocurrencies are generally considered a risky option for investing money, especially for older Americans who are in or close to retirement. But millennials and Gen Z consider them a risk worth taking.

Green Burials, Eternal Reefs, and Your Estate Plan

From traditional burials rooted in religious customs to emerging eco-friendly methods, the journey of how we handle the deceased offers a fascinating glimpse into our society's evolving relationship with death.