Elder Law News

Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs), like advance directives for health care, let a person with a mental illness lay out in advance the mental health care they want during a crisis that may require hospitalization.

Unfortunately, neither health insurance nor Medicare covers long-term care. Medicaid could become your only option, so do what you can to plan ahead.

Planning your own funeral arrangements can assist your loved ones in an emotionally challenging time, while also protecting them from incurring extraneous costs.

You may no longer be legally married, but divorce does not automatically remove your prior spouse from your will, trust, or beneficiary designations.

A new book by an ElderLawAnswers member attorney seeks to reduce the stigma of applying for Medicaid while dispelling pervasive myths.

If you are enrolled in Medicare Part D, you may feel overwhelmed by your prescription drug costs. Proposed legislation currently awaiting review by the Senate could bring you some relief in the form of significant savings.

If you currently receive – or are planning to apply for – Social Security or Supplemental Security Income, you can now visit the Social Security Administration’s recently updated My Social Security portal to complete many tasks online.

If your loved one is entering a nursing home, you may worry whether you could be liable for their care.

It has long been debated whether it is ideal to save for retirement or first pay off one’s debts. What’s the best approach?

Individuals experiencing illnesses can benefit from having someone attend appointments with them and support their best interests.