The main purpose of a will is to direct where your assets will go after you die, but it can also be used to instruct your heirs how to pay your debts.

In 2018, Social Security recipients will get their largest cost of living increase in benefits since 2012, but the additional income will likely be largely eaten up by higher Medicare Part B [...]

Serious problems with the public guardianship system in the United States can lead to elder abuse, according to an in-depth article in The New Yorker. Court-appointed [...]

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 to Genworth's 2017 Cost of Care survey.

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 plan could save you money. 

The recent tragedy in which eight Florida nursing home residents died when the nursing home lost power in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma is causing government officials to rethink disaster [...]

A long-term care insurance company recently cancelled the insurance coverage of an elderly woman who accidently wrote the wrong amount on her premium check. The case illustrates the need for [...]

What happens if you are a high-income Medicare beneficiary who is paying a surcharge on your premiums and then your income changes? If your circumstances change, you can reverse those [...]

An attorney can help you save money in the long run as well as make sure you are getting the best care for your loved one.

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 this less beneficial.