New Yorker Article Highlights Abuses in the Guardianship System
Serious problems with the public guardianship system in the United States can lead to elder abuse, according to an in-depth article in The New Yorker.
Nursing Home Costs Rise Sharply in 2017
The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $97,455 a year, up 5.5 percent from 2016, according to Genworth's 2017 Cost of Care survey.
Proper Planning Is Necessary to Protect Your Child's Settlement
Here are some important points to consider before finalizing your child's settlement to ensure the child's well-being over a lifetime.
The Use of Immediate Annuities in Medicaid Planning for Married Couples
Immediate annuities can be a useful tool to protect the spouse of a nursing home resident who applies for Medicaid.
SSI's Thorny Rules for "Deeming" a Parents Income to a Child
To determine a child's eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the government doesn’t look at just the child’s income and assets, but also may consider a portion of the parents’.
DOL Announces That Fiduciary Rule Will Go Into Effect June 9
After initially delaying a rule intended to prevent financial advisers from steering their clients to bad retirement investments, the Department of Labor announced that the rule will go into effect on June 9.
Proving Age Discrimination Is Difficult
As baby boomers continue to work past retirement age, age discrimination lawsuits are becoming more common. While many older employees say they have experienced discrimination, proving it is difficult.
The Complex Modern Family Requires a New Planning Model, Book Argues
A new book suggests that planning for elder care and a loved one's death are especially important for today's complex modern families.
New Protections for Nursing Home Residents
New Obama-era rules designed to give nursing home residents more control of their care are gradually going into effect.
Health Care Bill Could Reduce or Eliminate Services for Special Education
A little-publicized effect of the health care legislation the House of Representatives recently passed is its potential impact on vital health services that special education students receive.