The decision to entrust a family member or friend with assets intended for the benefit of a loved one can be quite difficult.

Nearly all elderly Americans are subscribed to any form of Medicare coverage and are generally pleased with its provisions. However, a vast majority of Medicare subscribers are unaware of the many numerous allowances your Medicare insurance covers.

Making our loved ones comfortable for the last days of their life is priceless, but how can you make sure you aren't sinking your own ship?

Many are confused about what a revocable living trust is, why it's different from a will, and if they even need it. Are there differences you should be aware of? How can you choose which is better for your family?

Adult guardianship, also known as conservatorship, was created in order to protect adults who are not capable of taking care of themselves due to an illness or disability.

One of the most difficult things for an adult to go through is to watch their aging parents get to a point where they can no longer take care of themselves.

Nursing home complaints are a dicey issue. You want your elder family members to get the treatment and care that they deserve while staying on the good side of the nursing home staff and management. After all, your loved one's are in their hands so it's best to maintain as amicable of a relationship as possible.

One in five people over the age of fifty admits to being a victim of a major fraud according to a study done for the AARP. As technology advances, the harder it is keep up with proper online security and safety measures. Senior citizens are more vulnerable than ever to being preyed upon by con artists hoping to relieve them of their hard earned assets. The technology gap is only made worse by increased complexity of new computers and handheld devices.

The family of the late Casey Kasem had been locked in legal battles regarding the rights to care for the disc jockey in the years leading up to his death. Due to the nasty nature of these legal duels, they serve as elder law lesson on how to avoid elder abuse.

Lady Bird Deeds are a commonly used option in Texas and very well could be the right elder law solution for you and your family's property transfer. It can also be a beneficial tool in sorting out your Medicaid eligibility.