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Each year, 10 percent of older adults experience some form of abuse. In addition to physical harm, elder abuse can also encompass financial exploitation, neglect, and emotional abuse. WalletHub has evaluated elder abuse protections in the 50 states and the...

Even if you have a long-term care insurance policy, you may likely be hoping that you won't ever have reason to use it. Regardless of what the future holds, there's one silver lining of which you may not be aware.

My mother passed away and left a will to give to the children. My brother and sister won't let me read it. What can I do to get my mom's will read immediately because I am a beneficiary who is allowed...

If an elderly person has multiple children, how is it determined who is legally responsible for the care of the parent? Do all the children have to bear some responsibility and can the role be divided?...

Can a DPOA change the beneficiary percentages of an inherited IRA distribution in their favor? Powers of attorney are granted specific authorities. Making changes to IRA distributions can be outlined in the document.

Can someone have a special needs trust if they don't have any disabilities? Other trust options may be more helpful depending on a person's unique situation. Without a disability, a special needs trust isn’t necessary. ...

What type of things does the court consider when deciding if a guardian is unfit to take care of a ward? There are many criteria to review regarding the fitness of a person seeking a guardianship role.

How can I find out if the trustee of my family’s estate has deliberately withheld my part of the estate and why? Trustees are not allowed to conduct transactions unless they are authorized by the trust terms.

My mother-in-law lives on a property that her sister owns. Her sister has had a stroke, is very old, and is being placed in a nursing home. Can the state take her property even though my mother-in-law lives there? ...