New SNAP Work Requirements Will Now Affect More Older Adults
Takeaways New federal rules, passed in July 2025, change who must meet work requirements to keep getting SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The age range for
How Medicare Beneficiaries Can Fight a Hospital Discharge
Takeaways Medicare patients have the right to appeal a hospital discharge decision. They must be informed of this right shortly after admission and again before
What We Know So Far About the New Medicaid Work Requirements
Takeaways A new federal law passed in 2025 requires most low-income adults (ages 19–64) on Medicaid to start meeting work or community engagement requirements (like
Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance: Keeping Older Adults Safe
Takeaways The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie highlights the tension between an older adult’s desire to “age in place” and an adult child’s concern for their
A New Peak: Older Adult Outdoor Activity Rates Climb
Takeaways Older adults are more physically active outdoors than ever before, with rates more than doubling in the past decade. Effective legal and financial planning
Benjamin Franklin’s Estate Planning Lessons
Takeaways Benjamin Franklin left a 200-year gift that shows estate planning isn’t just about passing down money; it’s about creating a plan that works long
Gen X, Millennials Set to Inherit Trillions in Real Estate
Takeaways The largest transfer of wealth in history is underway, as baby boomers start to pass down trillions of dollars in assets, including about $4.6
Why and How to Change an Irrevocable Trust
Takeaways “Irrevocable” isn’t always final: While most trusts become “irrevocable” (unchangeable) after the creator (grantor) dies, this doesn’t mean they are totally untouchable. Why trusts
When to Fire a Trustee
Takeaways A trustee is a crucial position with significant responsibilities, and while they are chosen for their trustworthiness, they can be removed if they fail
A Creative Way to Craft Your Estate Planning Legacy
Takeaways Estate planning isn’t just for the ultra-rich; trusts are valuable tools for anyone looking to structure wealth transfer, protect assets, and minimize conflict, regardless
