Elder Law Answers

What happens if you are a high-income Medicare beneficiary who is paying a surcharge on your premiums and then your income changes? If...

A durable power of attorney would still make a lot of sense. Having your name on your father’s bank account is great because it permits...

Are you happy with your current Medicare plan or plans? Now is the time to think about whether you are in the right plan or whether a new...

The recent tragedy in which 12 Florida nursing home residents died when the facility lost power during Hurricane Irma is causing...

The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $97,455 a year, up 5.5 percent from 2016, according...

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced changes to the federal reverse mortgage program. Citing the need to...

Grandparents may be tempted to leave an IRA to a grandchild because children have a low tax rate, but the “kiddie tax” could make doing...

Online bill paying has become a popular way to make paying bills easier, and now you can pay your Medicare premiums online too. If your...

Many seniors and their families don't use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they're afraid of the cost. But...

Medicaid has strict asset rules that compel many applicants to “spend down” their assets before they can qualify for coverage. It is...

If you own property — whether houses, bank accounts, or vehicles — in more than one state, do you need estate planning documents for each...

Whether your spouse has just passed away or you have lost your mom or dad, the emotional trauma of losing a loved one often comes with a bew