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Dealing with aging parents is not only tough emotionally, but financially. A Caring.com report found that nearly half of family caregivers spend more than $5,000

Elder abuse is a term that means someone is knowingly, intentionally or negligently causing harm or a serious risk to a senior. When Michael Casler

There is no debating that the American population is aging at a rapid pace. In fact, by the year 2030, it is estimated that 19

Moving to New York to avoid state death taxes? Really. John McManus, an estate lawyer in New Providence, N.J., has a retired client pulling in

It’s no secret that Rivers hoped for a funeral that rivaled her lifestyle: big and over the top. She outlined her wishes in her 2012

When planning for retirement, boomers need to consider two scenarios: what happens to their estate when they die, and what happens to the estate if

The federal government has introduced a major new initiative to combat rising abuse and exploitation of the elderly — the “Elder Justice Roadmap,” a comprehensive

Although their names are confusingly alike, Medicaid and Medicare are quite different programs. Both programs provide health coverage, but Medicare is an “entitlement” program, meaning

Retiring to another country can be a very attractive option. Lower cost of living and health care expenses along with exotic locales and temperate climates

“Why do doctors continue to provide high-intensity care for terminal patients but may personally forgo such care themselves at the end of life?” Planning for

Starting this year, the key criterion for [Medicare} coverage is a demonstrated need for skilled care – even if the patient isn’t expected to improve.

Lawyers urge unmarried clients to draw up agreements specifying which partner is responsible for expenses and who will inherit assets. Many couples ignore the advice