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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted June 6, 2025

Unlocking Death’s Door: Dying Alone and Apartment Unsealing

A growing number of Americans are aging and dying alone, leading to complex legal and logistical challenges when accessing sealed apartments and managing estates.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted June 4, 2025

Multigenerational Housing: Options and Benefits for Seniors

Multigenerational living presents a possible solution to loneliness. For older adults, this is especially important, as they are are at greater risk for social isolation.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted May 31, 2025

Can You Give Away Real Property and Avoid Probate Court?

If you plan to pass your home on to a family member through your will, keep in mind that your loved one will likely need to go through the court process known as probate to properly transfer [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted May 30, 2025

What Durable Medical Equipment Does Medicare Part B Cover?

Here's a helpful guide on what durable medical equipment is, what Medicare covers, and how to make smart decisions when you need to buy or rent these types of items.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted May 28, 2025

Why the Social Security Retirement Age Is Now 67, Not 65

People born in 1960 who are turning 65 in 2025 are not yet eligible for full retirement benefits. They must wait until 2027, when they turn 67, to claim their full monthly [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted May 21, 2025

Will Student Loan Debt Reduce Your Retirement Benefits?

In May 2025, the Trump administration announced it will be reinstating involuntary collections on defaulted federal student loans.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted May 21, 2025

Scam Email Targets Social Security Recipients

If you or a loved one are receiving Social Security benefits, be careful of downloading email attachments. You could receive a dangerous email from hackers pretending to be the [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted May 20, 2025

Love Your Wearable Technology? Know What You’re Sharing.

As consumers embrace wearable tech, many are unaware of how their personal data is collected, shared, and used, or whether they're protected at all under existing laws such as [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted May 16, 2025

Why Estate Plans Need Dementia-Specific Advance Directives

With more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, having a "dementia directive" as part of one's estate plan can serve as a way to help improve their care at the different stages of [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted May 15, 2025

Why 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 [...]

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