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…
How the Federal Fair Housing Act Protects Older Adults
Takeaways
Although age is not a protected category under the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), many older adults are protected from housing discrimination through the law’s disability protections.
The FHA applies to many types of housing and prohibits discrimination, including denied reasonable…
When Your Child Turns 18: Powers of Attorney and HIPAA Forms
Takeaways
When a child turns 18, parents no longer have automatic access to their medical records or financial accounts.
Powers of attorney and HIPAA authorization forms can help parents assist in an emergency.
These documents should be completed before the student leaves for…
How a Living Trust Protects Your Finances During Incapacity
Takeaways
A revocable living trust can do more than avoid probate court: It can keep your finances running smoothly if you become incapacitated (unable to manage your affairs).
Unlike a will, a trust can authorize a successor trustee to manage trust-held assets…
How a Living Trust Protects Your Finances During Incapacity
Takeaways
A revocable living trust can do more than avoid probate court: It can keep your finances running smoothly if you become incapacitated (unable to manage your affairs).
Unlike a will, a trust can authorize a successor trustee to manage trust-held assets…
The Family Caregiver’s Legal Checklist: 10 Things to Do Now
Takeaways
The best time to get legal documents signed is before there’s a crisis — while your parent can still understand and sign.
A financial power of attorney and a health care proxy solve different problems, and most families need both.
HIPAA paperwork…
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 cost-effective and personally invested, but the role is time-consuming and can strain relationships, especially when emotions run…