Elder Law Answers

02/11/2026

Questions to Ask a Financial Planner About Long-Term Care

While most people say they worried about affording long-term care, few take steps to discuss it with a financial planner.

02/10/2026

Plaintiff Sufficiently Alleged Bank Knew About Elder Scam

A federal district court found that a plaintiff sufficiently pleaded claims for financial elder abuse and unfair condu...

02/04/2026

2025’s Top 10 Elder Law and Estate Planning Decisions



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02/02/2026

New Research on Dementia Risk Factors, Screenings

Reducing the risk of developing dementia and identifying risk early can prove essential for older adults. A growing body of research links dementia to l...

01/29/2026

Some Older Adults May Qualify for a New $6,000 Tax Break

As of the 2025 tax year, many older Americans may realize a new tax benefit thanks to a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

01/27/2026

Early bird pricing for the 20th Annual Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) National Conference ends this Friday, January 30. Register now to join us on April 30 and May 1, where you will acquire valuable skills to increase your knowledge and enhance your special needs planning practice. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47BT8kc

01/23/2026

New Long-Term Care Insurance Premium Deductions for 2026

Many people assume they will never need long-term care. However, nearly 70 percent of adults age 65 and over will require such services at some point in...

01/21/2026

Late Claim in Probate Does Not Bar Medicaid Recovery

The Montana Supreme Court ruled that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Servi...

01/20/2026

Two N.J. Nursing Home Owners Accused of Fraud, Elder Abuse

Two privately held nursing homes in New Jersey are accused of siphoning off tens of millions of dollars in Medicaid funding while residents endured uns...

01/16/2026

We have exciting news! Early bird pricing for the 20th Annual Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) National Conference has been extended through January 30.

Don’t miss this limited opportunity to register at a reduced price. Buy your ticket now, and we will see you in Miami this spring! https://bit.ly/47BT8kc

01/15/2026

Veterans' Benefits Not Reduced When VA Recoups Overpayment

The Court of Veterans Appeals found that the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VAs') recoupment of overpayment from Ve...

01/13/2026

How to Prevent Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Denials

Understanding why long-term care insurance denials happen and how to avoid them can save families significant stress and expense.