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A living will is an advance directive that protects your right to accept, refuse, or cease medical treatment even after you’ve been certified as incapacitated by at least one physician.…

In 2016, the number of adults aged 65 and older in the U.S. increased to 49.2 million from 35.0 million in 2000, according to a 2017 U.S. Census Bureau report. Older…

Americans are living longer lives. The average life expectancy today is 76.3 years for men and 81.2 years for women, according to health research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

A power of attorney is a legal document that appoints someone to make legal and financial decisions for another person in the event of significant illness or injury. Annually over 8.3…

After a person passes away, their family needs to distribute their property and assets. This process can be difficult because the family may not know what the person would have…

A person's estate is the collection of all their property, money, and other assets at the time of their passing. Because all of a person's property must be distributed after…

A trust can be an effective asset management tool that can help plan your estate during your lifetime. However, there are different types for different purposes, so it’s essential to…

Elder law is a legal specialty that helps protect people as they age. Seniors must make many important decisions, like where to live, how to protect their assets, access medical…

Lawyers in the elder law field focus primarily on helping older adults obtain health care and housing and protect their money and families. There is a growing population of people…

The senior population is vulnerable to scams — the FBI reported that in 2021, people aged 60 and over reported losses of $1.7 billion to the bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint…

Medicaid is a health insurance program jointly funded by state and federal governments. As part of the Medicaid program, low-income Americans, including seniors, adults, children, pregnant women, and people with…