There are many living options available for seniors, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) have become one of the most attractive....
A special needs trust can be a crucial tool for many families to pass on assets to their special-needs children without jeopardizing the recipient’s...
A recent Reuters article highlights an identity security problem for U.S. seniors. Identification cards issued by Medicare contain instructions...
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) recently released a list of five recommendations for Congress to help American seniors in 2014. 1. Strengthen...
When an elderly parent becomes incapacitated or terminally ill, the management of the parent’s financial and medical affairs often falls...
Large numbers of baby boomers will reach retirement age soon, and that could result in a shortage of knowledgeable and experienced managers...
A survey of over 1,000 parents of children with disabilities found that a majority of respondents have seen detrimental effects on their children’s...
A worker nearing retirement with an employer pension plan will usually need to decide between a single-life plan and a joint-and-survivor...
A private initiative to build a housing development for people with mental disabilities right here in Virginia Beach has stirred some controversy....
Workers with defined-contribution plans, such as 401(k)s and IRAs, know that the value of their retirement savings can fluctuate with the...
The recent Supreme Court ruling striking down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will have widespread effects on many federal...
Eleven women braved a month-long endurance challenge to raise awareness for special-needs children. The women bicycled 1,500 miles through...
Each year, the Social Security Board of Trustees releases its yearly report on the long-term financial outlook of the Social Security Trust...
Retirement planning may be broken down into five phases. Each phase has its own goals and presents its own challenges. Read through to understand...
Disputes between nursing homes and residents’ families can arise over a number of topics. The quality of care and food, adequate staffing...
African-Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at a slightly higher rate than people of European ancestry, but a new study found no...
When clients hear the term “estate planning,” they often think it does not apply to them. The word “estate” often...
Though it was a long, often contentious time coming, Congress did finally approve a bill to reduce what everyone dubbed the “fiscal...
Hook Law Center often hears from children who are concerned that their parents may not have an estate plan in place. Many children are concerned...
When people hear the term “estate planning,” they often think of a wealthy older gentleman managing extensive business and personal...