Elder Law News

A romance scam is when a fraudster creates a fake online persona to build a relationship with a victim, often via a social media or dating platform.

Does having more money lead to greater happiness? The effect income has on happiness can vary greatly depending on factors such as how much money one already has, cultural attitudes, and [...]

My mother resides in Florida in a nursing home, and I want to move her to a nursing home in Indiana. I cannot care for her at home and there is no other family to help. How do I transfer my [...]

What happens if my elderly mother insists on staying in her own home by herself, against the doctor's advice? If I am her agent with health care power of attorney and I allow her to do as she [...]

As the population ages, the number of people affected by Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia continues to rise. For family caregivers, this role comes at a substantial cost.

Each year, the feds issues updated guidelines outlining how much of a couple's assets a healthy spouse can keep while their Medicaid spouse gets the long-term care support they need.

With identity theft and taxpayer fraud on the rise, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is encouraging taxpayers to take extra caution when filing tax returns.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the 2025 figures for Medicare. As in 2024, these health care costs are going up across the board.

Inherited wealth can provide opportunities that weren't previously available, such as early retirement, investment opportunities, or funding for personal passions. However, it can also come with [...]

I'm interested in buying a property at a foreclosure. I'm told the owner of the home is in a nursing home. There is currently no lien on the house. Would I be in danger of an estate recovery [...]