How Does the Slayer Statute Relate to the Nick Reiner Case?
Takeaways A slayer statute can prevent someone accused of killing another person from inheriting or receiving other financial benefits from that person’s death. A criminal
I Inherited a House. What Should I Do Next?
Takeaways Do not rush into selling, renting, or moving into an inherited house before confirming ownership and financial obligations. Your main options may include moving
7 Steps Before Meeting With an Estate Planning Attorney
Takeaways You do not need to have every estate planning decision finalized before meeting with an attorney. A basic inventory of your assets can help
Living Trust 101: What It Is and How It Is Set Up
Takeaways A living trust (usually a revocable living trust) is a legal tool that can help your family avoid probate and manage assets if you
How to Respond to a Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC)
Takeaways An NOMNC is a required notice that Medicare-covered services are set to end soon — not a bill. You can request a free, expedited
What the New Social Security Trust Fund Report Means for You
Takeaways The 2026 Social Security trustees’ report projects that the retirement and survivor benefits trust fund will run out of reserves in late 2032. After
Proposed Rule Threatens Housing Assistance for Older Adults
A proposed rule announced earlier this year by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) would introduce, for the first time on a broad scale, work requirements and time limits across the country’s major rental assistance programs.
Can Medicare Deny Coverage Based on Lack of Improvement?
Medicare law says that services are covered if they are reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury — language that does not turn solely on whether someone will get better.
Choosing the Best Executor for Your Estate
Takeaways An executor manages your estate settlement, which includes locating assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing property to beneficiaries. A family member can be
Couples, Retirement Accounts, and Financial Infidelity
Takeaways Most 401(k)-type plans generally don’t require spousal consent for withdrawals, which can leave a spouse exposed during the account owner’s lifetime. Spousal protections vary