Elder Law News

To stay eligible for Medicaid, most adult Medicaid enrollees who are between the ages of 19 and 64 and who do not meet work requirement exemptions will need to document that they meet a [...]

Effective legal and financial planning for seniors with active lifestyles requires more than a traditional estate plan. Specialized documents can better address the risks of injury, [...]

Even a well-drafted trust can fail to work the way the grantor intended. Laws change, family circumstances evolve, assets move in and out of the trust, and trustees make mistakes. The [...]

Trained volunteers play a crucial role in the program, working under and alongside paid staff to visit facilities and investigate and resolve complaints, protecting the health, safety, [...]

Today, financial exploitation happens quietly – and digitally. Instead of stolen checks or forged signatures, abuse may involve compromised passwords, unauthorized online account [...]

Existing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) rules grant specific accommodations based on age, particularly for workers over age 50. However, changes to these age-related [...]

As of the 2025 tax year, many older Americans may realize a new tax benefit thanks to a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The cost of 15 high-priced Medicare Part D drugs, used to treat conditions such as cancer and diabetes, will be significantly lower starting in 2027.

Older adults often face unique challenges that make oral health care especially important.

Appealing an SSI or SSDI denial can be a long and frustrating process, but persistence matters. Many successful claims are approved only after one or more appeals.