August 2025

Estate, Long-Term Care Plans Under the 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Here's a breakdown of several top-level takeaways from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' a "once-in-a-generation" piece of legislation poised to shape generational wealth and family plans for decades to come.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders

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.

Last Wills and Testaments: More Frequently Asked Questions

August is National Make a Will month — a fantastic opportunity to learn more about this essential type of estate planning tool.

Don't Rely on Medicare or Medicaid for Your Long-Term Care

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

How Continuing to Work Affects Social Security Benefits

Many Americans nearing retirement age face a financial decision: Should they stop working entirely when they begin collecting Social Security benefits or continue to work?

How a Proposed Medicare Part E Could Benefit Americans

Legislators have reintroduced a bill seeking to establish a Medicare Part E: a public-option version of Medicare that would be available to all individuals and employers as an alternative to private insurance.

New Social Security Rule Means More Travel for Older Adults

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.

Key Documents for Parents of Children With Special Needs

If your child has special needs, a standard estate plan may not be adequate for your family. Here are several must-have documents.

Long-Term Care for a Special Needs Child: What to Ask

Irish actor Colin Farrell made recent headlines in connection with his 21-year-old son James, who has a genetic developmental disability called Angelman syndrome.

Estate Planning for Pets? 3 Famous Pet Inheritance Stories

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 and the lessons you can learn so your furry family members can be protected through your plan.