What to Do When Someone Is Contesting a Will
If someone contests a will, there are steps both the beneficiaries and the executor (the person named to carry out the terms of the will) can take.
DetailsHow Charitable Remainder Trusts Fit into an Estate Plan
A charitable remainder trust is an estate planning tool that blends philanthropy with financial strategy, allowing you or your beneficiaries to receive income for a set term while remaining assets eventually go to a charity.
DetailsIs Autism Considered a Disability?
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be able to qualify for disability benefits if their condition significantly limits their ability to function.
DetailsWhy Aren’t More Older Adults Thinking About Long-Term Care?
A recent survey of American adults aged 50 to 94 finds that many seniors are unprepared for the financial and logistical aspects of long-term care, with widespread misconceptions about coverage options.
DetailsM|S Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2026
Congratulations to Moonan | Stratton partners Kristen Prull Moonan and Amy Stratton who were again recognized by Best Lawyers in America.
DetailsEstate, Long-Term Care Plans Under the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Here’s a breakdown of several top-level takeaways from the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ a “once-in-a-generation” piece of legislation poised to shape generational wealth and family plans for decades to come.
DetailsDon’t Rely on Medicare or Medicaid for Your Long-Term Care
The new survey reveals the startling misconception that 58 percent of Americans believe Medicare will cover the costs of long-term care.
DetailsHow Continuing to Work Affects Social Security Benefits
Many Americans nearing retirement age face a financial decision: Should they stop working entirely when they begin collecting Social Security benefits or continue to work?
Details5 Estate Planning Tips for the Non-Traditional Family
If your family contains opposite-gender parents in the first marriage for each and one or more kids, all healthy and thriving, your estate plan will probably be pretty straightforward. But if not, it’s not as simple and you have a lot of company.
DetailsApproaching Retirement Age? View the Senior Happiness Index
Caring.com has released its 2025 Senior Happiness Index, which sheds light on the states where seniors are the most content, enjoy the most connection with others, and live the longest.
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