Pennsylvania Creating Uniform Background Check Process for Those Working with Older Adults
Right now, Pennsylvania doesn’t have a uniform background check process for people who work with older adults — but that could be changing.
Does Living Trust Help with Probate and Inheritance Taxes?
I was told that unlike wills, a trust doesn’t require probate and is not taxable. My main asset is a house that I want to pass on to my son. Would a living trust help?
Do You Know These Social Security Surprises?
Millions of seniors rely heavily on Social Security to make ends meet. If you're planning to do the same, you should know the ins and outs of how the program works.
Get Estate Plan in Order, If Spouse Is Dying from a Terminal Illness
Planning for the death of a spouse is difficult and painful. It involves conversations that we don’t want to have.
The Latest Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
Treatment for Alzheimer's disease, the devastating condition that affects more than five million Americans, has remained notoriously elusive for decades. Now, a small study released by drug company Eli Lilly offers at least a flicker of hope: It shows that the experimental drug donanemab may significantly slow patients’ cognitive decline.
When Does a Power of Attorney Fail to Do Its Job?
Every estate plan should have a power of attorney, in which you give one or more people authority to act as agents on your behalf when you aren’t able to.
‘Real Housewives’ Ex under Temporary Conservatorship
Tom Girardi, estranged husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne, has been placed under a temporary conservatorship.
What Is a Conservatorship?
When an individual cannot make important decisions for himself or herself, a judge appoints someone called the conservator or guardian to make decisions. The conservator has the legal backing of the court in all decisions, including finances, medical and personal care.
What Can We Expect from President Biden on Social Security Reform?
Newly elected President Joe Biden has a tall list of priorities in his first days in office, with stemming the pandemic chief among them.
The Difference between Power of Attorney and Guardianship for Elderly Parents
The difference between power of attorney and guardianship is a common question asked by adult children. Both roles share a duty to provide care and oversight of medical care and health.