Elder Law News

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 Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) is a type of Medicare Advantage plan designed for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid.

Traditional approaches to dementia care have often focused on what is lost, such as memory, independence, and cognitive function. A recent webinar explores models that recognize people living [...]

Financial infidelity is often associated with secret credit cards, hidden debt, or undisclosed spending. But it can also involve one of a couple's most important long-term assets: [...]

Receiving a Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage can feel alarming, especially while you're recovering from an illness or surgery.

Choosing a family member to serve as your executor can be cost-effective, but the role is time-consuming and can strain relationships. Having a lawyer as your executor can add expertise [...]

When Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, part of the goal was to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare patients. However, for millions of seniors in long-term care [...]