The Benefits and Risks of DIY Estate Administration
Takeaways
DIY probate is not for everyone: It may work for small, simple estates, but it still involves legal duties and deadlines.
Executors have important duties: They must handle debts, taxes, paperwork, and property.
Mistakes can be costly: Executors may be responsible for…
Free Online Tools for Choosing Where to Retire
Takeaways
Deciding where to retire is a major decision that affects finances, health, and quality of life. Millions of Americans are approaching retirement soon, and many are choosing to move to a new location.
Many free online tools can help simplify…
Protecting Your Parents’ Assets From Nursing Home Costs
Takeaways
Nursing home care costs have been rising over time, with many older Americans who require long-term care unable to afford it.
With proper planning, seniors may be able to rely on Medicaid to pay for this care – and still…
Who Will Inherit Ted Turner’s Estate? Lessons for Families
Takeaways
Even large estates come down to the same core questions: who inherits, who’s in charge, and what happens if heirs disagree.
Shared ownership can create conflict; complex assets need clear rules and buyouts.
A will can transfer property, but it may not…
Choosing Assisted Living Memory Care for Dementia
Takeaways
Assisted living can be a good fit for someone with dementia who needs help with daily activities and supervision but does not require 24/7 medical care in a nursing home.
Memory care usually means a more structured, dementia-informed environment within assisted…
Older Adults Skipping Meals to Cover Health Care Costs
Takeaways Health care costs are forcing millions of Americans to make painful sacrifices. A recent survey found that one-third of U.S. adults — estimated to
TV Show Explores Senior Housing and Long-Term Care Options
Takeaways Senior Spaces is a new TV show that follows older adults making real housing and care decisions. Most families weigh four paths: aging in
When to Hire a Home Care Service for an Older Adult
Takeaways Home care services offer older adults assistance with daily activities, medication management, and transportation, allowing them to age in place as an alternative to
Long-Term Care Costs Are Hollowing Out Generational Wealth
Takeaways Long-term care is common and expensive — and for many families, a few years of paid care can erase decades of savings. Medicare coverage
AI and the Digital Afterlife: A 2026 Estate Planning Primer
Takeaways
Current laws don’t fully protect your identity (your voice, image, and data) from being used to create an artificial intelligence (AI) replica after you die. Without explicit instructions in your estate plan, a family member could legally create an AI…