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If you're 50 or older and in a high-income bracket, a new rule means that a familiar tax deduction for extra catch‐up contributions to your 401(k) may vanish and you'll be required to make [...]

A recent survey reveals that one in three Americans took on debt to cover a loved one's funeral expenses.

Trusts are a common tool for bypassing probate, but states offer other options as well. These vary widely, underscoring the importance of understanding local laws if probate avoidance is [...]

An estimated 63 million Americans are serving as family caregivers. That is roughly one in four adults providing often unpaid care for a relative or friend with a disability, chronic [...]

The United States Supreme Court could soon give greater clarity to how intellectual disability is determined.

Understanding why long-term care insurance denials happen and how to avoid them can save families significant stress and expense.

Starting January 1, 2026, the maximum age of disability onset for ABLE account eligibility will increase from 26 to 46 due to the ABLE Age Adjustment Act.

How do I plan for my husband's and my wishes to be honored regarding our care at our home? With a blended family and several grandchildren, we are considering appointing another family [...]

My patient was approved for Medicare but denied Medicaid due to having a 401(k). He will receive SSI; however, he is too young to go into his 401(k). Can he appeal the Medicaid denial? [...]

If a person no longer has capacity due to early onset Alzheimer's, how do you get them to a memory facility if they are unwilling?