Seven Ways to Distribute Your Personal Property Fairly
Takeaways Personal items such as furniture or jewelry can’t be easily divided equally, often making their distribution the hardest part of settling an estate. It’s
Why Estate Planning Is the Answer to Economic Uncertainty
Takeaways With the current economy defined by uncertainty, many people hold off on financial decisions, sparking what some call the “hidden crisis” in the U.S.
Medical Aid-in-Dying and Estate Planning
Takeaways More than a quarter of Americans live where medical aid-in-dying (MAID) is legal. Choosing MAID requires strict adherence to legal rules, and failing to
Do Surviving Spouses Have Rights to a 401(k) or an IRA?
Takeaways Whether a surviving spouse automatically inherits a retirement account depends on its legal structure. Employer plans like 401(k)s generally default to the spouse due
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
