Elder Law

Senate Democrats are exploring a sweeping $6 trillion budget reconciliation bill that would include a major expansion of Medicare, a long-time priority of progressive lawmakers.

If you rely on prescription medications to stay healthy, Walmart is offering a new perk that could cut your costs.

My house is in my mother-in-law’s name, and it is paid off. We pay all of the bills. She wants to take her name off and put it into my name and my husband’s name.

Chronic pain can be a sign of emerging dementia up to 16 years before the brain disease itself is diagnosed, according to findings published in the journal Pain.

Scams target people of all ages, but the most vulnerable tend to be older adults—and the money they lose can have a big impact on their retirement.

Understanding what happens to your debt when you die is an important part of estate planning—and you don’t have to be rich to have an estate. Everything you own and owe makes up your estate. For many people, that includes a house with a mortgage.

Elder Law is made up of three major categories, which can be broken down further into deeper topics.

The bill for long-term care adds up fast. The annual median cost for a private room in a nursing home was $105,850 in 2020, according to Genworth. The government could pick up these costs if you qualify for Medicaid, but that’s easier said than done.

A South Florida man is facing charges after prosecutors said he acted as a money laundering agent for individuals perpetrating what is known as ‘the Grandparents Scam.’

Medicare covers the majority of older Americans’ health care needs — from hospital care and doctor visits to lab tests and prescription drugs.