Elder Law Answers

11/14/2025

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 20th Annual Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) National Conference! Join us in Miami, Florida, April 30 and May 1, 2026, with optional presessions April 29.

This year, we’re celebrating with an extraordinary learning experience that sets new standards for professional education in our field. Take advantage of early bird pricing by registering today!

11/12/2025

Getting Help for a Parent With Memory Loss

Many people mistake dementia symptoms for normal aging. However, memory problems and marked cognitive decline are not considered a normal part of aging ...

11/10/2025

2.8 Percent COLA Increase for 2026 Social Security Benefits

On October 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8 percent cost-of-living adj...

11/06/2025

Emotional Wellness Among Older Adults in Long-Term Care

Older adults in long-term care face notable emotional health challenges. According to data from 2022, depression affects more than 25 percent of residen...

11/05/2025

How the Government Shutdown Could Affect Older Adults

The effects of the federal government shutting down may not always seem direct or immediate, but the risks and disruptions are real.

11/03/2025

Can Oregon Launch Universal Health Care in the U.S.?

Oregon's lawmakers are cautiously working toward establishing a single-payer universal health care plan.

10/30/2025

Private Equity and Nursing Homes: What Families Need to Know

Research and reporting have shown mixed outcomes, but many studies suggest troubling patterns when private equity enters the nursing home sector.

10/29/2025

Benefits Must Be Paid to Retiree's Estate



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10/27/2025

Get Social Security Benefits by Check? Prepare for Change



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The Social Security Adminstration urges all recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and other government benefits to switch t...

10/21/2025

Savings Statute Did Not Save Untimely Probate Petition

The Utah Supreme Court reversed a lower court's ruling, holding that it erred in applying a general savings statute to...

10/16/2025

Retirement Planning: What to Consider Before Retiring Abroad

Retiring to another country can be a very attractive option.  Lower cost of living and health care expenses along with exotic locales and temperate cli...

10/15/2025

Signing Arbitration Agreement Not a Healthcare Decision

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed a court of appeals' ruling that Kentucky's Living Will Directive Act (the Act) do...