Elder Law News

Abuse and neglect in long-term care can be difficult to detect, especially when a resident has cognitive decline or communication difficulties, or fears retaliation. You do not need to [...]

When someone dies, their property, debts, and final affairs are sorted out through a legal process called probate. Many families choose to hire a probate attorney to guide them through [...]

Government-impersonation scammers target older adults because they may assume they have savings, established credit, and less familiarity with newer digital tactics.

Turning 18 is a milestone worth celebrating, but it comes with legal boundaries that most families often don't anticipate until they run into them.

Many older adults are protected from housing discrimination through the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA)'s disability protections.

For several years after the death of Tony Hsieh, the estate proceeded under the assumption that no will had been found. Then, in 2025, a priority mail envelope arrived at a Nevada law [...]

Before a loved one with dementia moves into an assisted living facility, families should consider what services the facility provides and whether it can meet the needs of their loved one.

A new report suggests that the long-term care system in the U.S. is failing older Americans in their final years while systematically draining the wealth of middle- and [...]

A new TV show explores the emotional landscape of exploring housing options later in life: the attachments people carry, the family conversations that don't always go as planned, and the [...]

Is it time to consider in-home care for an aging loved one? Here are some ways to tell.