Elder Law News

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 planning.

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 policyholders to pay attention to the details.

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 surcharges.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced changes to the federal reverse mortgage program that will raise reverse mortgage fees for some borrowers and lower the amount homeowners can borrow.

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.

Online bill paying has become a popular way to make paying bills easier, and now you can pay your Medicare premiums online too. 

The Trump administration is ending an Obama program that was designed to be a starter retirement savings account for low- and middle-income workers.

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.

Medicare is offering relief from penalties for certain Medicare beneficiaries who enrolled in Medicare Part A and had coverage through the individual marketplace. 

With Republicans in control of Congress and the presidency, there is talk of eliminating the federal estate tax, which in 2017 affects only estates over $5.49 million, fewer than 1 percent of estates. With no estate tax, do you still need a trust?