September 2025 Estate Planning & Elder Law News
Explore these featured articles from our September newsletter: Approaching Retirement Age? View the Senior Happiness Index Pairing Medicare Coverage With Your Current Health Insurance How Charitable Remainder Trusts Fit into an Estate Plan Estate Planning and the Autopen Debate
Cohabiting Seniors: How Can You Protect Your Rights?
A growing number of seniors today are choosing to live together without getting married. For many, this arrangement makes financial sense. Cohabitation allows older adults to maintain benefits from previous marriages, avoid inheriting each other’s financial burdens and address concerns from adult children about their inheritance. However, cohabitation comes with its own set of legal …
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How Can I Talk to My Parents About Creating an Estate Plan?
Discussing estate planning with your parents may feel uncomfortable or even daunting, but it is one of the most meaningful conversations you can have to protect their legacy and ensure peace of mind for your entire family. Proper planning avoids misunderstandings, prevents legal complications and ensures that their wishes are honored in the future. At …
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Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes: What’s the Difference? (Part 1)
Although assisted living facilities and nursing homes are both long-term options for housing and care for older adults, there are some differences between them and these two terms are not synonymous. For those considering the decision on where to live as they get older, it’s important to understand these differences. Assisted living communities and nursing …
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