ABLE Accounts Will Be Available for More People in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, the maximum age of disability onset for ABLE account eligibility will increase from 26 to 46 due to the ABLE Age Adjustment Act.
How Can Purple Alerts Help People With Disabilities?
Like Amber Alerts for children and Silver Alerts for older adults, Purple Alerts raise public awareness when an adult with a cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disability goes missing.
Dyslexia Screenings in Early Education
Although teachers cannot diagnose dyslexia formally, screenings at school can help flag students who may have characteristics of the learning disability.
Do I Need a Birth Certificate to Get SSI Benefits?
Is it possible to qualify for Social Security benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) without a birth certificate? The short answer is yes.
Estate Planning: Funding Your Revocable Living Trust
Trust funding is the process of transferring the ownership of your accounts and property to your trust during your lifetime.
Will a Revocable Living Trust Reduce Your Estate Tax?
Many people assume that when they establish a revocable living trust, property held in the trust will completely avoid federal estate taxes after their death, when in fact living trusts do not provide any unique estate tax avoidance strategies.
8 Estate Planning Myths Debunked
Estate planning gives you control over what happens to your assets, your health care, and your loved ones. The myths that prevent people from planning often lead to unnecessary hardship for families.
Estate Planning During a Divorce: Four Key Considerations
No matter how well couples plan their estates, no one plans for divorce. Here are some strategies to make sure your wishes are protected during and after the process of divorce.
2.8 Percent COLA Increase for 2026 Social Security Benefits
On October 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.
Private Equity and Nursing Homes: What Families Need to Know
Research and reporting have shown mixed outcomes, but many studies suggest troubling patterns when private equity enters the nursing home sector.