Elder Law News

How do I plan for my husband's and my wishes to be honored regarding our care at our home? With a blended family and several grandchildren, we are considering appointing another family [...]

My patient was approved for Medicare but denied Medicaid due to having a 401(k). He will receive SSI; however, he is too young to go into his 401(k). Can he appeal the Medicaid denial? [...]

My husband was on Medicaid in 2009 and 2010. In December 2010, he passed away. In 2013, I filed for bankruptcy because I could no longer afford our home. How does Oregon recover Medicaid [...]

If a person no longer has capacity due to early onset Alzheimer's, how do you get them to a memory facility if they are unwilling?

Learn whether it is practical to pay off debt before creating a will or trust. Understand how debt affects inheritance, probate, and your family’s financial security.

Thinking about the end of our lives can be so unappealing that many of us put it off. However, people are beginning to discuss the subject more readily, and some television shows may be [...]

Medicare is rolling out several important changes in 2026 that are intended to lower prescription drug costs, strengthen consumer protections, and test new ways of managing care. If [...]

Older adults and veterans often have small financial cushions and special dietary or mobility needs. Even a short pause in SNAP benefits can produce immediate harm.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the gift tax and estate tax exclusions for tax year 2026.

On October 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.