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An economy that is recovering from the pandemic faster than expected means that the Social Security and Medicare trustees are predicting that both programs’ trust funds will remain solvent [...]

If you want to pass money to future generations without having it subject to gift and estate taxes, then a dynasty trust may be right for you.  

My mother is living in an assisted living facility and receiving Medicaid. If she receives an inheritance, can I pay three months in advance to the assisted living facility without [...]

Unfortunately, not all families get along. If you are having problems with one of your children, you may not want them to benefit from your estate. There are several strategies for dealing [...]

An advisory issued earlier this month warns people against using a series of adult portable bed rail models after at least three people were entangled in them and died of asphyxia.

Collecting art or other valuable items can be a passion for many people. Once you have accumulated a sizable collection, what do you want to happen to it after you pass away? It is important [...]

In a legal case involving a Floridian teen who was catastrophically injured more than a decade ago and received a settlement, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states have the right to recover [...]

While Medicaid helps pay for nursing home care, getting into a nursing home as a Medicaid recipient is not always easy. There are several ways to navigate the process, depending on your [...]

If a family member passes away, leaving extensive medical bills, can we apply for Medicaid on behalf of [...]

If you need a lot of cash on hand upon retirement, Social Security offers a lump-sum payment option that’s worth six months of benefits. However, it comes at a cost. It is important to [...]