Articles On:Elder Law

Creating Your Ethical Will

When you’re organizing your end-of-life affairs, preparing a will is likely high on your list ...

Shot of a senior man using a laptop and going through paperwork at home. Photo from Getty Images, courtesy of Family Features and National Funeral Directors Association. An ethical will is a way to convey thoughts, life lessons learned, the intentions behind your will and your wishes for loved ones.

Families Should Keep Military Discharge Papers

The proud daughter of a veteran shares her experience after her father’s death, explaining the ...

World War II veteran medals. Photo by Cheryl Casey, Dreamstime. The daughter of a veteran explains the need for families to keep military discharge papers in a safe place – and what can happen otherwise.

Family Caregiver Was a Thief

A daughter discovers that a cousin, acting as family caregiver, was taking advantage of her ...

Asian woman in pain Photo by Satjawat Boontanataweepol Dreamstime. A cousin acting as family caregiver was taking money and being abusive. Should the daughter forgive? See what “Ask Amy” has to say.

Fighting Senior Fraud Before It Happens

A new federal task force, the Senior Scam Prevention Advisory Group, has been tasked with ...

Senior woman covering her face, in despair, in front of her laptop. A federal task force, Senior Scam Prevention Advisory Group, will train people in retail and finance to spot scams and prevent senior fraud.

Signs of Elder Abuse

Know the signs of elder abuse so you can protect your loved one from physical ...

know the elder abuse Ian Allenden Dreamstime - young caregiver being aggressive toward older woman in wheelchair. Know signs of elder abuse to protect loved ones from physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, and how to report it.

Dividing an Estate: Should Everyone Get Equal?

A woman whose three grown children treat her very differently wonders about dividing an estate ...

woman on swing pondering question - photo by Robert Bayer, Dreamstime. A woman questions dividing an estate among her three grown children: based on how they treat her or a three-way split? “Ask Amy” weighs in.

8 Important End-of-Life Documents

While you may be aware of the benefits of writing a will, other important end-of-life ...

man meeting with lawyer photo by Natee Meepian Dreamstime. Besides a will, there are other important end-of-life documents that cover a mix of situations from medical concerns to after-death matters.

When Family Won’t Make Estate Plans

A woman in her 60s is concerned about her older sister who has done nothing ...

stubborn elderly women on a park bench. photo by Motortion Dreamstime. Family worries about a 75-year-old mom without a will, power of attorney, AMD, etc. What can be done when family won’t make estate plans?

Plan Your Estate and Share the Wealth

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance expert Sandra Block examines steps necessary to plan your estate to minimize ...

Couple doing Estate Planning. Photo Kriangsak Koopattanakij Dreamstime. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance expert Sandra Block examines steps necessary to plan your estate to minimize excess taxes, probate costs, and family dissension.

February 28, 2022

Ask Amy: Family Issues Over Inherited Land

The family issues over inherited land surprises one woman, who feels a strong pull to ...

Road Through Farmland with fences, cows, red barns, pasture land, and rolling hills. Photo By Denise P Lett Dreamstime. For article, Family issues over inherited land surprises a woman who feels pulled to her ancestors' property and gets ideas for managing the inheritance.

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